Computer assisted tomography in orbital disease

Abstract

Computer assisted transverse axial tomography (a revolutionary method of X ray diagnosis developed to investigate brain disease) has been applied to the orbit. Early results indicate that the method is reliable in detecting soft tissue masses. Meningiomas, optic nerve gliomas, and orbital metastases are readily detected and the orbital spread of perisellar and sinus tumors clearly seen. Orbital haematomas and granulomatous masses also produce easily recognizable abnormalities. The technique and practical aspects of examination are described and the results are illustrated by selected cases.