An HRCT, high resolution computed tomography, is a type of imaging test. It uses advanced techniques to enhance the resolution of images to diagnose various diseases. It is most commonly used to assess problems in the lungs. It takes up to 15 to 30 minutes to take HRCT.
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Does my MRI show the cause of tinnitus?
Query: Hi doctor, My issue is that around six months before I started getting tinnitus in both my ears. A month later, I had an MRI and a couple of neurologists said that the MRI is fine. I was referred to an ENT doctor. One ENT doctor said that all is fine after several audiography tests. Now, three weeks... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your MRI looks grossly normal. In an unexplained tinnitus like this, you need further investigations to rule out two rare conditions, jugular bulb abnormalities and sigmoid sinus diverticulum (sinus wall abnormality). You will require high resolution CT of the tempor... Read Full »