title: Interpreting the skull X-ray.
abstract: With the introduction of other noninvasive imaging procedures, indications for X-rays of the skull have become fewer and more specific. Their correct interpretation remains important, however, to ensure not only that significant abnormalities are not overlooked, but--perhaps more importantly--that failure to recognize normality does not have adverse effects on management.
mesh_terms: D001847:Bone Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D001921:Brain / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D001927:Brain Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006259:Craniocerebral Trauma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D011859:Radiography; D012016:Reference Values; D012658:Sella Turcica / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D012886:Skull / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*