Imaging equipment based on the absorption of X-rays by biological tissue.
CT scans are used to treat various illnesses such as cancer and stroke, and to guide punctures in certain deep organs.
It is used to scan the brain, abdomen, chest and bones for abnormalities such as tumours, haemorrhage and infections.
- Brain Imaging :
- Means all medical imaging techniques that can be used to observe the brain (MRI, Scanner, EEG, MEG-EEG, etc.).
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) :
- Imaging technique used to obtain 2 or 3-dimensional views of organs or limbs.