NCCT PNS + ET is a specialized non-contrast CT examination that provides detailed imaging of the paranasal sinuses and specified adjacent ENT structures to evaluate sinusitis, nasal obstruction, polyps, drainage-pathway abnormalities, and other structural conditions, supporting accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
Disclaimer: Result availability is subject to the laboratory's schedule and test availability.
Yes. It provides detailed information about sinus anatomy, disease extent, and important surrounding bony structures, which can assist ENT specialists in treatment and surgical planning.
Usually, no special preparation is required because intravenous contrast is not used. You may be asked to remove jewellery, spectacles, or other metallic objects from the head and facial region.
Depending on the findings, your doctor may recommend nasal endoscopy, MRI, dental evaluation, allergy assessment, or other ENT investigations.
Yes, when clinically indicated. Since children are more sensitive to radiation, the examination should be appropriately justified and performed using age- and size-adjusted protocols.