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Introduction to the Basics of Brain CT Scan

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In this chapter we will examine the basic densities (the language of brain CT scan), the principles of comparing left and right sides and the location of the CSF spaces as the basis for understanding abnormalities. You will then have opportunity to assess how quickly you have mastered these concepts in a short quiz.

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Igbaseimokumo, U. (2019). Introduction to the Basics of Brain CT Scan. In: Brain CT Scans in Clinical Practice. In Clinical Practice. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-14828-7_1

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