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Computerised axial tomographic scanning in neuropsychiatric disorders.
1Department of Psychiatry, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Nigeria.
West African Journal of Medicine
|April 1, 1992
Summary
Computerised tomography (CT) scanners have greatly improved brain disorder diagnosis and radiotherapy planning. While less effective for vascular disease detection than angiography, CT remains an invaluable diagnostic tool.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Technology
- Radiology
- Neurology
Background:
- Modern biomedical technology has introduced advanced diagnostic tools.
- Computerised tomography (CT) scanning is a key innovation in medical imaging.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the diagnostic capabilities of CT scanners for various brain disorders.
- To compare CT scanner advantages and limitations against conventional techniques.
- To assess the role of CT scanners in radiotherapy planning.
Main Methods:
- Review of CT scanner applications in managing brain conditions.
- Comparison of CT imaging with pneumoencephalography and arteriography.
- Assessment of CT scanner performance in detecting vascular diseases and differentiating lesions.
Main Results:
- CT scanners significantly enhance diagnosis of cerebral atrophy, subdural hematoma, tuberous sclerosis, calcifications, and clots.
- CT offers superior accuracy, reliability, and ease of use compared to older methods.
- CT has limitations in precisely detecting vascular diseases like aneurysms and differentiating benign from malignant lesions.
Conclusions:
- CT scanners are indispensable for diagnosing numerous brain disorders and aiding radiotherapy planning.
- Despite limitations and advancements in PET and NMR, CT remains a priority diagnostic tool.
- Continued investment in CT technology is crucial for healthcare resource allocation.