The X-ray will show normal structures for the age of the patient. Special Considerations A CT scan of the head is often preferable to a skull X-ray to evaluate head injuries . The skull X-ray may show fractures , tumors, brain tumors that contain calcium, erosion or decalcification of the bone, or shifts in the soft tissues inside the skull. There is low radiation exposure. X-rays are monitored and regulated to provide the minimum amount of radiation exposure needed to produce the image.
Most experts feel that the risk is low compared with the benefits.
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