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Journal of Pediatric Neuroradiology 2012; 01(01): 007-017
DOI: 10.3233/PNR-2012-003
Review Article
Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart – New York

Pediatric orbit and periorbital pathology: A pictorial review of imaging strategies using CT and MRI

Lye Q. Hon
a   Department of Radiology, University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust Coventry, UK
,
Daniel J.A. Connolly
b   Department of Radiology, Sheffield Children's Hospital, Sheffield, UK
,
Jonathan T.K. Chan
c   Department of Ophthalmology, Sheffield Teaching Hospital, Sheffield, UK
,
Paul D. Griffiths
d   Academic Unit of Radiology, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
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06 August 2010

13 December 2010

Publication Date:
28 July 2015 (online)

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Abstract

The diagnosis of pediatric orbital and periorbital conditions is addressed by a combination of a good clinical history, examination, fundoscopy and imaging. The main imaging modalities available are ultrasound, computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging. This pictorial review focuses on the relative advantages of imaging methods in common pediatric orbital and periorbital pathology. Salient features of each condition will be discussed, providing key diagnostic signs to aid evaluation of children presenting with orbital symptoms and signs.

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Pediatrics - orbit and periorbital imaging - MRI - CT