Interpretation of Emergency Head CT

Interpretation of Emergency Head CT A Practical Handbook

Fundamentals of CT imaging

Acute stroke

> Ischaemic stroke

> Haemorrhagic stroke

Subdural haematoma (SDH)

Extradural haematoma

Subarachnoid haemorrhage

Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis

Contusions

Skull fractures

Meningitis

Raised intracranial pressure

Hydrocephalus

Abscesses

Arteriovenous malformation

Solitary lesions

Multiple lesions

Self-assessment section

Self Assessment – Answers