Skull X-ray

X-Ray, Skull

What Affects the Test

Reasons you may not be able to have the test or why the results may not be helpful include:

• If you cannot remain still during the test. The pictures may not be clear.
• If you have a possible neck injury. In this case, it may not be possible to do a complete set of skull X-rays.
• If you have a false eye (prosthetic eye) or other artificial or metal objects on the head. These can make a shadow on the X-ray.

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Author:	Jan Nissl, RN, BS	Last Updated: May 10, 2006
Medical Review:	Paul D. Traughber, MD - Radiology Kenneth B. Sutherland, CD, BSc, MD, FRCPC - Diagnostic Radiology
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