CT Scan

About CT Scan

A computerized tomography scan, also called a CT scan, is a type of imaging that uses X-ray techniques to create detailed images of the body. It then uses a computer to create cross-sectional images, also called slices, of the bones, blood vessels and soft tissues inside the body. CT scan images show more detail than plain X-rays do. A CT scan has many uses. It's used to diagnose disease or injury as well as to plan medical, surgical or radiation treatment. Why it's done Your healthcare professional may suggest a CT scan for many reasons. For instance, a CT scan can help: # Diagnose muscle and bone conditions, such as bone tumors and breaks, also called fractures. # Show where a tumor, infection or blood clot is. # Guide procedures such as surgery, biopsy and radiation therapy. # Find and watch the progress of diseases and conditions such as cancer, heart disease, lung nodules and liver masses. # Watch how well certain treatments, such as cancer treatment, work. # Find injuries and bleeding inside the body that can happen after trauma.