Motion and beam-hardening artifacts on head CT

Case contributed by Bruno Di Muzio
Diagnosis not applicable

Edges of high contrast promotes streaks in skull base during patient head motion. Motion also promotes slight blurring and double images.

Case Discussion

Patient involuntary motion during CT exam. 

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