Imaging of Orbital Disorders in Pediatric Patients

Overview

Journal Eur Radiol

Specialty Radiology

Date 2003 Aug 28

PMID 12942303

Citations 10

Authors

Luis Gorospe

Aranzazu Royo

Teresa Berrocal

Pilar Garcia-Raya

Pilar Moreno

Jose Abelairas

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Abstract

The spectrum of orbital lesions occurring in childhood is wide, including a variety of both benign and malignant disorders. Although physical examination and fundoscopy may aid in establishing the diagnosis of retro-ocular lesions, imaging remains a critical step in the evaluation of the pediatric orbit. Ultrasonography, CT, and MR imaging are the primary modalities for the evaluation of the diseased orbit, and careful observation of the characteristic radiological features usually leads to correct diagnosis; however, some of the lesions look very similar and are difficult to differentiate from each other. The purpose of this article is to review the common and unusual entities that may involve the pediatric orbit, to describe the radiological features, and to evaluate the efficacy of US, CT, and MRI in the diagnosis and management of these conditions.

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