injuries and poisoning
Skull Fracture
Diagnosis of Skull Fracture
Computed tomography Doctors suspect a skull fracture based on circumstances, symptoms, and results of a physical examination in people who have had a head injury. To confirm a skull fracture, doctors use computed tomography (CT). CT is better than magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for diagnosing skull fractures. However, CT or MRI is usually done to check for brain damage. X-rays of the skull are rarely helpful in people who have had a head injury. X-rays of the skull are rarely helpful in people who have had a head injury. 