Archive Of Unremarkable Radiological Studies: Non-Contrast Head CT Scan

OVERVIEW

This page provides an archive for various non-contrast head CT scans that were read as “unremarkable” (i.e. normal). This page will serve as a reference point for observing remarkable/abnormal findings in patients who have pathology that can be appreciated on a non-contrast head CT scan.

It may be advantageous to read more on how to interpret a non-contrast head CT scan before delving too deep into this page.

AXIAL VIEW

The axial view is a very common way in which a non-contrast head CT scan will be read. The archive below provides a reference point regarding what “unremarkable” studies will look like in this orientation. Click on the thumbnails below to open up the archive. 

Unremarkable Non-Contrast Head CT Axial Scan
CORONAL VIEW

The coronal view is a very common way in which a non-contrast head CT scan will be read. The archive below provides a reference point regarding what “unremarkable” studies will look like in this orientation. Click on the thumbnails below to open up the archive. 

Unremarkable Non-Contrast Head CT Coronal Scan
AXIAL BONE WINDOW

The axial bone window is commonly overlooked. This particular window will allow better visualization of the skull to evaluate for conditions such as a fracture. This window is often available for non-contrast CT scans. The archive below provides a reference point regarding what “unremarkable” studies will look like in this orientation. Click on the thumbnails below to open up the archive. 

Unremarkable Non-Contrast Head CT Axial Bone Window

 

Page updated: 10.11.2016