Difference between revisions of "Orbital Diseases - Diagnostic Investigations"
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Latest revision as of 11:01, 14 February 2014
Palpation
Placing pressure through the eyelids can help determine the location and contents of the globes.
Oral Examination
In the presence of exopthalmos, pain on opening the mouth indicates an inflammatory process, whilst no pain indicates a neoplastic process. Where possible the soft tissue caudal to the rear upper molar should be palpated.
Ultrasound
Useful for evaluating soft tissue masses
MRI/CT
Useful for localising lesions, surgical planning and FNA/biopsies where appropriate.
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