Imaging Tests

Imaging Tests:

Imaging tests will be used to assess organ damage as well as lung infiltrates or nodules.

X-rays use electromagnetic radiation to make images of your bones, teeth and internal organs. Tests may be done for sinus, lungs, head, kidneys and others as required.

Computed Tomography (CT) scans are generally preferable to x-rays because of their considerably greater detail and diagnostic utility, and are not significantly more expensive than x-rays. There is greater radiation exposure so the number of CT scans should be only those required.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRIs) may be done for soft tissues where x-rays and CT scans are not always useful and are particularly useful in identifying vascular inflammations in the brain.

Digital Subtraction Angiography may be useful in identifying and monitoring blood vessel abnormalities.

Videostroboscopy may be useful in imaging the trachea and glottus.