CECT Scan Craniovertebral Junction (CVJ)

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Also known as CECT CV Junction, Contrast CT of Craniovertebral Junction , CECT Scan – CVJ

This test is for

Male, Female

Test Preparation

Depending on the area to be imaged, you may be asked to wear a hospital gown at the time of the scan.
Pregnant women should inform their doctor (and x-ray technician) as the radiations may affect the fetus. If needed, precautions can be taken to lower the radiation exposure to the fetus.
Get the blood urea and creatinine test done to evaluate kidney function and to ensure safety of contrast before taking up the procedure.

Understanding CECT Scan Craniovertebral Junction (CVJ)

What is CECT Scan Craniovertebral Junction (CVJ)?

The CECT Scan Craniovertebral Junction (CVJ) is an imaging technique to create cross-sectional images of the Cranio-Vertebral Junction, which is the joint of the skull and vertebral column. A contrast is injected into the vein to improve the clarity of the images of the body’s internal structure. This also improves the diagnostic accuracy of the CT scan.

This test is prescribed by the doctor to create cross-sectional images of the Cranio-Vertebral Junction, diagnose any suspected inflammation or infection of the CVJ, and show the presence of a very rare complex CVJ malformation. Its primary use is to determine whether a brain stroke is hemorrhagic or ischemic.

CT exams generally use a small amount of radiation and are therefore considered relatively safer as compared to X-rays.

What is CECT Scan Craniovertebral Junction (CVJ) used for?

• To assess the integrity of the cranio-vertebral junction • To locate and diagnose fractures of the bones of this joint • To detect and diagnose damage to the tendons and ligaments • To perform the evaluation of a surgical procedure before and after the surgery • To diagnose any suspected inflammation or infection of the cranio-vertebral junction • To detect any congenital developmental anomalies of this joint • To diagnose other conditions like Paget’s Disease, Down’s Syndrome, etc. in combination with other tests