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what the risks are ct scan, ct scan, orbital, an orbital ct scan, uses computed tomography to examine the orbits, eye sockets, globes, eyes, a contrast dye injected into a vein, lie on a table, moved by the technician operating the scanner, head is positioned inside the ct scanner, exam, lasts no more than a few minutes, allowed to rest head on a pillow, the scan begins, must sign an informed consent form, remove dentures, jewelry, metal, infants, children, test depends on child's age, level of trust, prepare child, infant test, procedure preparation, birth to 1 year, toddler test, procedure preparation, 1 to 3 years, preschooler test, procedure preparation, 3 to 6 years, schoolage test, procedure preparation, 6 to 12 years, adolescent test, procedure preparation, 12 to 18 years, most discomfort arises, need to lie still on the table, scan, scan is painless, this test is helpful in diagnosing a lesion, disease which affects the tissues around the eyes, sinuses, optic nerves, nerves supplying the eyes, eye muscles, vessels, subtle fractures, the orbits, detected, graves' disease, lesions, tumor, hemorrhage, amount, radiation, ct scan is minimal, some concern, nursing, pregnant women, benefits, the scan generally outweigh any risk, fetus, newborn, contrast dye, adverse reactions, patients, reactions, headache, nausea, vomiting.