Book your NCCT ORBIT AXIAL test at Molecular Diagnostics and Therapy, an NABL & NABH Accredited Diagnostic Centre for state-of-the-art treatment services and advanced radiology and diagnostic imaging services. After a facial injury, the NCCT Axial images can assist physicians in diagnosing every soft-tissue, optic nerve, or intraocular abnormality. This CT scan is done without IV material injection and can be very instructive for examining the eye area surrounding the eye and for obtaining detailed information regarding the anatomy of the orbit.

About NCCT Orbit Axial

A special CT scan is "NCCT Axial", which is used to examine the orbits (bony chambers containing the eyes). Intravenous dye isn't used during the exam, and detailed images of the bones and other tissues in the orbit are made along the axis. It is very helpful in the evaluation of fractures of the orbital walls, bone injuries, and suspected radiopaque foreign bodies. The images may also illustrate selected abnormalities of the contents of the orbit and adjacent facial structures as per the scan protocol. It may be recommended post-trauma to the eye(s) and/or face where the fracture is suspected, when no detailed image is obtained to complement a clinical examination and/or when a detailed image would be helpful.

What is NCCT Orbit Axial?

It is done without injecting contrast dye into a vein; it creates detailed cross-sectional images using X-rays and computer processing. The cross sections in the orbital region are made in the axial plane. These images can help to identify the location of some structures in and around the eye socket, and may help indicate whether there is bony margin or bony wall involvement. This will enable the CT images to provide additional information about any injuries to the bones which might be complex. Other clinical characteristics or imaging evaluation, including MRI, however, may be necessary to further assess problems or processes that are suspected in the soft tissues, optic nerves, or intraocular regions.

Common Reasons for NCCT Orbit Axial

• Eye or facial trauma: Evaluation of suspected orbital injuries following an accident, fall, or direct impact.
• Suspected orbital fracture: Assessment of fractures involving the orbital walls or floor.
• Orbital foreign body: Detection and localization of certain foreign bodies, particularly radiopaque materials.
• Orbital bone abnormalities: Evaluation of selected structural changes involving the eye sockets.
• Swelling after injury: Investigation of possible underlying bony damage when clinically indicated.
• Suspected bone displacement: Assessment of the position and alignment of orbital bone fragments.
• Facial fractures: Evaluation of orbital involvement in complex facial injuries.
• Abnormal previous imaging: Further assessment of orbital findings identified on X-rays or other scans.
• Preoperative planning: Detailed evaluation of orbital bone anatomy before selected surgical procedures.
• Post-traumatic assessment: Review of selected bony changes following orbital injury when requested by the treating doctor.

Conditions Evaluated

Orbital Floor Fractures

In the presence of any blunt trauma, scan may be helpful to ascertain any injury to the orbital floor. Results can help clinicians consider adjacent structural changes and whether additional testing is required.

Orbital Foreign Bodies

By CT, the orbit is useful in identifying and localizing many orbital and peri-orbital foreign bodies. The detection of foreign bodies is dependent on material, size, and location.

Complex Facial Injuries

If there is suspicion that the eye socket is a larger facial fracture, then an Orbital CT may be useful too. Such data may be useful in the selection of therapy in traumatic scenarios.

Post-Traumatic Bone Changes

In the event that further imaging is clinically indicated, the scan can be used to evaluate selected changes (such as fracture alignment and other bony changes) following an orbital trauma.

Orbital Structural Changes

By CT, some of the abnormalities of the bony orbit and some neighbouring structures can be seen.

Why Choose Molecular Diagnostics and Therapy?

Molecular Diagnostics and Therapy is an NABL & NABH accredited diagnostic centre that offers nuclear medicine with the services of a pathologist under one roof. Equipped with the latest imaging technology, imaging protocols, qualified radiology personnel, and a patient-centered approach, imaging services are supported. We follow the exam procedure and apply the principles of good radiation protection for optimal imaging and diagnosis.

Book Your NCCT Orbit Axial

If your doctor has suggested NCCT Axial Orbit, check in for this exam at Molecular Diagnostics and Therapy. Take medicines, MRIs, or X-rays if available; report from any previous MRI/CT scans; bring medical records. Let the radiology staff know if you are possibly pregnant before the test. If the eye is injured, is very painful, has had a loss of vision, or is suspected to have penetrating eye damage, then an urgent assessment of the eye should be undergone immediately, and routine imaging should not be arranged first.