Skull X-ray
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ResultsA skull X-ray is a series of pictures of the bones of the skull. In an emergency, the doctor can see the initial results of a skull X-ray in a few minutes. Otherwise, a radiologist usually has the official X-ray report ready the next day. Skull X-ray| Normal: | The bones of the skull are normal in size and appearance. |
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No foreign objects, abnormal growths, or bone abnormalities are present. | No broken bones are present. | | Abnormal: | Foreign objects, such as fragments of metal or glass, may be present. |
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Abnormal growths, such as tumors, may be present. | Broken bones may be present. | Signs of a disease that affects the bones of the skull may be present. | |