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Orbital soft-tissue trauma.

J Levi Chazen¹, Joshua Lantos¹, Ajay Gupta¹

¹Department of Radiology, Weill Cornell Medical College, 525 East 68th Street, New York, NY 10065, USA.

Neuroimaging Clinics of North America

|August 4, 2014

Summary

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Evaluating orbital trauma requires assessing visual acuity and muscle function, but swelling can hinder this. Imaging is crucial for understanding the full extent of soft-tissue injuries and associated conditions.

Keywords:

Computed tomography Imaging Magnetic resonance imaging Orbits Soft tissue Trauma

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Area of Science:

Ophthalmology
Trauma Surgery
Radiology

Background:

Clinical assessment of orbital trauma relies on visual acuity and extraocular muscle motility.
Edema and other injuries can limit the evaluation of these critical parameters.
Imaging plays a vital role in detailing trauma patterns and injury extent.

Purpose of the Study:

To review imaging techniques for orbital soft-tissue injuries.
To discuss various soft-tissue injuries associated with orbital trauma, with or without fractures.
To cover specific injuries including anterior chamber, iris, ciliary body, lens, globe, posterior segment, optic nerve, intraocular foreign bodies, and carotid-cavernous fistulas.

Main Methods:

Literature review focusing on imaging modalities and soft-tissue injuries in orbital trauma.
Synthesis of information on diagnostic approaches and injury classifications.
Inclusion of conditions commonly presenting with orbital trauma.

Main Results:

Orbital soft-tissue injuries require comprehensive evaluation beyond basic clinical assessments.
Various imaging techniques aid in delineating the extent and pattern of orbital soft-tissue damage.
A spectrum of injuries, from anterior segment to optic nerve and vascular abnormalities, are associated with orbital trauma.

Conclusions:

Accurate diagnosis of orbital soft-tissue injuries necessitates a combination of clinical evaluation and advanced imaging.
Understanding the diverse range of potential injuries is crucial for effective management.
This review provides a framework for assessing complex orbital soft-tissue trauma.