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Imaging for neuro‐ophthalmic and orbital disease – a review
Author(s) -
Lee Andrew G,
Johnson Michael C,
Policeni Bruno A,
Smoker Wendy RK
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
clinical and experimental ophthalmology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.3
H-Index - 74
eISSN - 1442-9071
pISSN - 1442-6404
DOI - 10.1111/j.1442-9071.2008.01822.x
Subject(s) - medicine , neuroradiologist , neuroradiology , positron emission tomography , magnetic resonance imaging , radiology , medical physics , neurology , psychiatry
A bstract A literature review was performed by content experts in neuro‐ophthalmology and neuroradiology using a systematic English‐language Medline search (1994–2008) limited to articles with relevance to neuro‐ophthalmic and orbital imaging. The information covered in this review includes: (i) the basic mechanics, indications and contraindications for cranial and orbital computed tomography and magnetic resonance (MR) imaging; (ii) the utility and indications for intravenous contrast, (iii) the use of specific MR sequences; (iv) the techniques and ophthalmic indications for computed tomography/MR angiography and venography; and (v) the techniques and indications for functional MR imaging, positron emission tomography scanning and single photon emission computed tomography. Throughout the review accurate and timely communication with the neuroradiologist regarding the clinical findings and suspected location of lesions is emphasized so as to optimize the ordering and interpretation of imaging studies for the ophthalmologist.