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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] ; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aditya Govindavarjhulla, M.B.B.S. [2]
Overview
A CT scan of the head is an important diagnostic tool in cases of confusion where a cause couldn't be established. It is the preliminary test to perform, before doing a lumbar puncture, in cases of suspected infections like meningitis.
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This test is not done as part of routine evaluation for confusion. It is ordered when no significant cause is established.
- CT head has to be performed before proceeding to lumbar puncture.
- Ct head helps in identifying any lesions of the brain causing confusion like bleeds in the brain.
- Aids in identifying associated co morbid conditions of the brain.
- Needed when its tough to get history from patient and other causes cant be established.
- Ordered when patient is not responding to treatment.
- It is helpful in finding primary sites of the tumor in case of confusion caused by metastatic lesions of the brain.