[Thyroid exposure in brain CT-scan and skull X-ray, using different levels of mA and Kvp with and without thyroid shield]

ABSTRACT

Background and aim: Nowadays, thyroid exposure is a major concern in skull radiological imaging. The aim of this study was to evaluate thyroid exposure in brain CT-scan and skull X-ray, using different levels of Kvp [Kilovoltd peak] and mA, with and without thyroid shield