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Ct Scan

CT (Computed tomography) scan is a diagnostic technique which uses computers and X-rays to produce cross-sectional images of the body parts like the head, shoulders, spine, heart, brain, abdomen, knee, and chest. A CT scan is more detailed than a standard X-ray as it also shows the soft tissues, blood vessels, bones. It is used for diagnosing diseases like infections, fractures, muscle disorders, tumors, and to guide surgeries and biopsies.

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I have undergone a CT scan of my brain. Can you please interpret the film?

Query: Hi doctor, I have undergone a CT (computed tomography) scan. In the report (attachment removed to protect patient identity), can you please interpret the film? I had only the film, and the report will come only after two days. Would you please tell me whether it is fine or not?  Read Full »


Dr. Muhammad Shoyab

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for posting your query to icliniq. The attached image (attachment removed to protect patient identity) shows an essentially normal picture of a CT brain. However, you have not mentioned what problems prompted you to have the CT. That information woul...  Read Full »

Kindly interpret the results for perineal mass. Do I need emergency attention or can I wait?

Query: Hello doctor, Kindly interpret the results for the perineal mass to decide if I need to seek urgent attention or can wait for a routine follow-up.   Read Full »


Dr. Muhammad Shoyab

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com I read your query and understand your concern. Let me first express sympathy for your pains and distress. From the USG (ultrasonogram) and CT (computed tomography) report that you have attached (attachment removed to protect patient’s identity), it is apparent that yo...  Read Full »

My CT report shows white matter lucency. Is it sinusitis?

Query: Hi doctor, I have had pain in my neck, ear, head, and eye for a few weeks. I went to the emergency room, and they did a scan without contrast and diagnosed it as sinus. The pain went away for a few days, then came back at the exact location.I wonder what white matter lucency means in my computed tom...  Read Full »


Dr. Muhammad Shoyab

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Let me assure you that the mention of white matter lucency that has caught your attention is not significant and has been explained as "probably related to surrounding skull as well as multiple earrings causing metallic artifact." So you need n...  Read Full »

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