The art of orbital imaging

ummary The Art of Orbital Imaging in Management of Orbital Tumors: Orbital imaging is the most important aspect of clinical evaluation in management of challanging cases of orbital tumors. We aim to discuss the key points of imaging studies in clinical evaluation and staging of patients with orbital tumors. Orbital space is a complex anatomical structure that has close proximity to brain and paranasal sinuses. Various tumours and tumour-like conditions may arise in orbit, both in adults and children. Orbital imaging is critical for detection, characterization, location, differentiation and treatment planning of these orbital lesions. Interpretation of imaging studies are also prominent for correct clinical staging of certain orbital tumors, such as adenoid cystic carcinoma of the lacrimal gland. In this section of the course, we will discuss, which imaging techniqe (CT, MRI, MRA, Diifusion weighted imaging etc) should be preferred in differential diagnosis, treatment planning and follow up of orbital tumors to achieve the most useful information. Furthermore, the imaging characteristics of common orbital tumors will be emphasized and discussed in depth in the context of this course.