Brain scan

An examination of the inside of the brain, made by passing X-rays through the head, using a scanner, and reconstituting the images on a computer monitor.


Painless diagnostic procedure using radioactive isotopes to examine the brain and localize and identify possible lesions or other abnormalities.


A scan of the brain after injection of radioactive material into a vein. An increased concentration of radioactive material in a given area indicates pathology. The test is done twice; immediately after the injection and again 24 hours later.


Any procedure for imaging the structure and function of the brain.


 


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