Review of orbital imaging

Eur J Radiol. 2008 Jun;66(3):387-95. doi: 10.1016/j.ejrad.2008.03.031. Epub 2008 May 23.

Abstract

CT and MRI are commonly used in the evaluation of patients with suspected orbital disease. Many different diseases may present within this small anatomical space. The purpose of this article is to present a diagnostic strategy based on a compartment model. Localizing pathology to sinus, bone, extraconal space, muscle cone, intraconal space, optic nerve, globe or lacrimal fossa allows significant reduction in the number of differential diagnoses as these compartments contain different tissues which disease may involve or arise from. Certain diseases may also present in multiple compartments. Common diseases which might present in one or multiple compartments will be discussed.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Contrast Media
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods
  • Orbit / pathology
  • Orbital Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods

Substances

  • Contrast Media