CT scan in Casablanca

A CT scan uses X-rays and a rotating detector to produce cross-sectional images of the body. Helical technology allows fast, continuous data acquisition.

• Brain
• Chest
• Abdomen
• Pelvis
• Bones
• Oncology
• Guided needle aspirations and injections

For some exams, an injection of iodinated contrast agent is needed to better visualize the blood vessels and certain organs. Tell us about any known allergy or previous reaction.

You lie on a motorized table that moves through the ring of the scanner. The exam usually takes a few minutes. It is important to stay still and follow the breathing instructions.

• Previous reaction to an iodinated contrast agent: tell us when you book; a preparation or another exam may be offered.
• Diabetes treated with metformin, or kidney disease: please tell us. Depending on your kidney function, the radiologist will tell you whether metformin should be paused after the injection. Bring a recent creatinine test if you are asked to.
• Current or possible pregnancy: you must tell us before the exam. A CT scan uses X-rays: it is performed during pregnancy only if it is essential.
• Breastfeeding: please tell us. It is generally not necessary to stop breastfeeding after an iodinated contrast injection.
• Tell us when you book about any anticoagulant or antiplatelet medication. Never stop it on your own: the radiologist will tell you whether it needs to be adjusted, together with the doctor who prescribed it.
• Bring your previous exams for comparison.

No, a CT scan is painless. Only the contrast injection may cause a brief feeling of warmth.

The exam is interpreted by a radiologist and the report is sent to your doctor. The images are archived digitally.

10 to 45 minutes; plan for 1 hour 30 minutes at the center.

• Prescription
• Previous exams
• Insurance or mutual insurance fund card
• List of medications

• Abdominal and Pelvic CT Scan
• CT Angiography
• CT Arthrography
• Pelvis and Hip CT Scan
• Brain CT Scan (Head CT)
• CT Colonography (Virtual Colonoscopy)
• Neck CT Scan (Soft Tissue and ENT)
• CT Enterography
• Facial Bones and TMJ CT Scan
• Orbital CT Scan
• Bone and Joint CT Scan of the Limbs
• Cervicothoracic Spine CT Scan
• Thoracic Spine CT Scan
• Whole Spine CT Scan
• Lumbar Spine CT Scan
• Temporal Bone CT Scan (Ear)
• Sacroiliac Joint CT Scan
• CT Pelvimetry (Late Pregnancy)
• Sinus CT Scan (Blondeau)
• Adrenal CT Scan
• Chest CT Scan
• Chest, Abdomen and Pelvis CT Scan
• CT Urogram