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Mastoid X-ray

Mastoid air cells (CT is more accurate).

सामान्य स्वास्थ्य जानकारी — यो निदान होइन। आपत्कालमा १०२ मा फोन गर्नुहोस्। सधैं योग्य स्वास्थ्यकर्मीसँग सल्लाह लिनुहोस्।

What it shows

Mastoid air cells (CT is more accurate).

Why it is done

Chronic ear infection.

Preparation

Usually no preparation. Remove metal and jewellery from the area. Tell staff if you are or might be pregnant.

Radiation & safety

Typical effective dose 0.02 to 0.1 mSv, similar to a few days of natural background radiation (about 3 mSv a year). Tell staff if you are or might be pregnant; the benefit usually outweighs the small risk, and shielding or alternatives can be considered.

How long it takes

a few minutes. General information, not a diagnosis. Results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.

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सामान्य प्रश्न

Mastoid X-ray किन गरिन्छ?
Chronic ear infection.

Mastoid X-ray का लागि कसरी तयारी गर्ने?
Usually no preparation. Remove metal and jewellery from the area. Tell staff if you are or might be pregnant.

Mastoid X-ray गर्भावस्थामा सुरक्षित छ?
Typical effective dose 0.02 to 0.1 mSv, similar to a few days of natural background radiation (about 3 mSv a year). Tell staff if you are or might be pregnant; the benefit usually outweighs the small risk, and shielding or alternatives can be considered.

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स्रोत: SI health summary (own words); decoder imaging pack; RadiologyInfo.org and MedlinePlus as references only

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