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Skull Base, Bone, Pituitary-Regions around Orbit that Affect Vision
Jessica L Houk1, Philip Chapman1
1Department of Radiology, Duke University Medical Center, Box 3808, Durham, NC 27710, USA.
Radiologic Clinics of North America
|June 2, 2026
Summary
This article reviews imaging findings for vision problems in the central skull base. Accurate diagnosis relies on distinguishing features of neoplastic and nonneoplastic conditions affecting the sphenoid bone and sella turcica.
Area of Science:
- Radiology
- Ophthalmology
- Neurology
Background:
- Central skull base lesions can impact vision.
- Neoplastic and nonneoplastic conditions affect the sphenoid bone, sella turcica, and nearby structures.
- Neurovascular pathways are at risk in this region.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an imaging-focused overview of vision-affecting conditions in the central skull base.
- To highlight key imaging findings for accurate diagnosis.
- To differentiate between neoplastic and nonneoplastic pathologies.
Main Methods:
- Review of imaging findings (computed tomography and MR imaging).
- Focus on pathologies affecting visual function.
- Analysis of conditions localized to the central skull base.
Main Results:
- Central skull base pathologies present with overlapping clinical symptoms.
- Distinguishing imaging features are crucial for diagnosis.
- Key imaging findings for various conditions are discussed.
Conclusions:
- Imaging is essential for diagnosing central skull base conditions affecting vision.
- Understanding imaging characteristics aids in differentiating pathologies.
- Accurate diagnosis relies on identifying specific features on CT and MRI.
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