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The Lacrimal System

Jun 22, 2026 by drzezo in GENERAL RADIOLOGY Comments Off on The Lacrimal System

The lacrimal gland produces the aqueous component of the tear film, and its disease can cause dry eye, pain, proptosis, or diplopia. Lacrimal gland lesions are diverse: roughly half inflammatory,…

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Imaging Findings after Multidisciplinary Treatment for Orbital and Ocular Adnexal Cancers

Jun 22, 2026 by drzezo in GENERAL RADIOLOGY Comments Off on Imaging Findings after Multidisciplinary Treatment for Orbital and Ocular Adnexal Cancers

Various modalities, including computed tomography (CT), MR imaging, and PET/CT, are used in the radiological assessment of the treated orbit. Understanding the different surgical procedures used for orbital and ocular…

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Orbital Tumors

Jun 22, 2026 by drzezo in GENERAL RADIOLOGY Comments Off on Orbital Tumors

Orbital tumors are diverse and relatively rare. Imaging studies such as MR imaging, computed tomography (CT), PET/CT, and ultrasound are essential for narrowing the differential diagnosis before surgery. The specific…

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Imaging, Management, and Treatment of Orbital Trauma

Jun 22, 2026 by drzezo in GENERAL RADIOLOGY Comments Off on Imaging, Management, and Treatment of Orbital Trauma

Orbital trauma is a common consequence of craniofacial injury with potential for permanent vision loss. Rapid, accurate imaging interpretation is essential for triage and surgical planning. Multidetector computed tomography is…

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The Intraconal Orbit

Jun 22, 2026 by drzezo in GENERAL RADIOLOGY Comments Off on The Intraconal Orbit

This article highlights the range of pathology encountered in the intraconal space of the orbit including infectious, inflammatory, benign, and malignant conditions. Knowledge of the anatomy of the intraconal contents…

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Imaging of Central Nervous System Diseases that Affect Vision

Jun 22, 2026 by drzezo in GENERAL RADIOLOGY Comments Off on Imaging of Central Nervous System Diseases that Affect Vision

This article provides a comprehensive imaging-based description of central nervous system diseases that impair vision, spanning infectious, inflammatory, neoplastic, vascular, metabolic, neurodegenerative, congenital, traumatic, and idiopathic etiologies. It integrates visual…

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Skull Base, Bone, Pituitary—Regions around Orbit that Affect Vision

Jun 22, 2026 by drzezo in GENERAL RADIOLOGY Comments Off on Skull Base, Bone, Pituitary—Regions around Orbit that Affect Vision

This article provides an imaging-focused overview of conditions affecting vision that localize to the central skull base. Both neoplastic and nonneoplastic processes may arise from the sphenoid bone, sella turcica,…

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Multidisciplinary Management of Tumors of the Orbit

Jun 22, 2026 by drzezo in GENERAL RADIOLOGY Comments Off on Multidisciplinary Management of Tumors of the Orbit

The orbit is a complex anatomic space containing functionally important structures, including the eye, optic nerve, and extraocular muscles. Tumors of the orbit are notably varied in presentation and histologic…

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Imaging of the Globe

Jun 22, 2026 by drzezo in GENERAL RADIOLOGY Comments Off on Imaging of the Globe

Advancements in computed tomography and MR imaging have greatly improved the detection of ocular abnormalities, necessitating a systematic diagnostic approach. Understanding globe anatomy and recognizing imaging features of both traumatic…

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Imaging of the Cavernous Sinus

Jun 22, 2026 by drzezo in GENERAL RADIOLOGY Comments Off on Imaging of the Cavernous Sinus

Pathology of the cavernous sinus encompasses a broad and heterogeneous group of conditions that reflect the complex anatomy and critical neurovascular contents of this region. Accurate diagnosis relies on careful…

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