Can a cat scan show skull fractures.?

Had a cscan done 10 days after forehead injury due to a fall. got mild headaches so had ca cscan done 10 days later, it was normal. does a cscan show skull fractures?

Yes, a cat scan can show fractures since it involves x-rays.

CAT scanning adds x-ray images with the aid of a computer to generate cross-sectional views of anatomy.
CAT scanning can identify normal and abnormal structures and be used to guide procedures.
CAT scanning is painless.
Iodine-containing contrast material is sometimes used in CAT scanning. Patients with a history of allergy to iodine or contrast materials should notify their physicians and radiology staff.

((If you're still worried about your headaches, you might have a soft tissue injury and should consult a doctor, if you're not already under care. Though CAT scans do show bone injuries and some soft-tissue injuries, they CAN miss soft-tissue problems))

yes. a cat scan shows everything.

Yes.

Yes it does.

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