Why might I need a skull X-ray?
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Healthwise answered:Skull X-rays have largely been replaced by CT scans. A skull X-ray may be done to:
- Find fractures.
- Find a metallic foreign object stuck in the skull.
- Check problems on a baby's head, such as an odd shaped skull.
Skull X-rays have largely been replaced by CT scans. A skull X-ray may be done to: Find fractures. Find a metallic foreign object stuck in the skull. Check problems on a baby's head, such as an odd shaped skull. More
