CECT Base of the skull - Test, Procedure & Cost Details

Contrast Enhanced Computed Tomography / CECT of the base of the skull is a diagnostic imaging procedure to detect the issues in the base of the skull such as fractures, CSF leakage, lesions etc.

What Is the Use of CECT?

CECT base of the skull is an imaging modality that is used to detect the lesion and characterization and to diffentiate between organs more preciously.

The CT brain with contrast is recommended to look at the structures of the brain and to evaluate for the presence of pathology like –

• Tumor
• Abscess
• CSF leak
• Abnormal calcification in the brain
• Sclerosis
• Stroke
• Hemorrhage
• Trauma 
• Fibro-osseous lesion in the base of the skull
• Fracture in the base of the skull. 

What Is the Procedure of CECT Base of the Skull?

A CECT base of the skull takes 60-80 minutes. Once patient is dressed in a hospital gown, patient is advised to lie down on diagnostic table. Contrast dye is injected via IV. Patent will feel a warm sensation throughout the body when the dye is infused. 

Than technician will positioned the patient in a specific way during the test. 

During the scanning procedure patient is asked to stay stable and hold the breath briefly.

When the scanning is over the table moves back out of the scanner and the obtained images are interpreted by the radiologist.

What Are the Preparations Do Patient Need Before the Scan?

Here are some general guidelines:

• Don’t eat or drink before four hours of your scan
• Wear comfortable clothes and remove metal jewelry or clothes with metallic zip.
• Patient should inform about medical history, medications and allergic to any medicines. 

When and How Will I Get the Results?

You can resume normal activities immediately after the scanning procedure unless you were given a contrast media. In that case you well be monitored till the contrasting media washed off from you’re your body.

The radiologist who is specialist in neuroimaging analyze the MRI Scan and result will be shared to you shortly

What Are the Risks of CT Scan?

Ct scan are valuable diagnostic technique, but with some risks. Potential risks associated with CT scans are:

• Radiation exposure
• Allergic reaction to the contrast material
• Contrast induced neuropathy
• Some patients are uncomfortable or claustrophobic

Cost of Cect Base of Skull

The CECT Base of skull test cost near me in Delhi usually ranges from INR 2500 to INR 5000, depending on the diagnostic centre.

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