CT Head and Orbit is Computed Tomography of the head and orbit. It is an imaging scan that takes thin slice images of the brain, brain stem, and skull, and thin slice images of the eye and orbital socket at three different angles. This scan is very helpful in diagnosing stroke, trauma, congenital defects, bleeding, and possible masses, injury, and diseases.

Why is CT Head and Orbit Done?

• To detect/ diagnose fractures in the skull bones
• To detect/diagnose the fractures joints of skull bones
• To find out the eyes related problems, problems of bones around the eyes and optic nerves
• To plan for interventional and reconstructive procedures of the head and orbit
• To find out the existence of brain tumor
• To evaluate the auditory bones to determine disorders

What is the procedure for CT Head and Orbit?

CT Radiologist will explain the procedure for CT Head and Orbit.

In which cases CT Head and Orbit is not performed?

CT Head and Orbit is not recommended or done in case of pregnancy.  So, it's always advisable for female patients to inform the doctor/radiologist nurse before the scan, if they are pregnant or if there is any chance of pregnancy.

Cost of CT Head and Orbit

The cost of a CT Head and Orbit near me in Delhi ranges from INR 4,000 to INR 5,000.