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Radiology of Abnormal Globe Contour

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The orbits are easily identified on routine computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) imaging of the head and neck. Although there are many structures within the orbits, the overall structure of the globe is the most noticeable and can be an important source for pathology. In particular, many disease processes alter globe morphology and it is imperative that the radiologist be aware of not only the most common, but uncommon etiologies as well. This article provides an image-rich review of the wide range of emergent and non-emergent pathology that can result in altered globe contour.

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  1. Department of Imaging Sciences, University of Rochester Medical Center, 601 Elmwood Avenue, 648, 14642, Rochester, NY, USA

    Abhinav P. Patel & Alexander T. Kessler

  2. Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, 4500 San Pablo Road S, 32224, Jacksonville, FL, USA

    Alok A. Bhatt

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All authors contributed to the review article conception and design. The first draft of the manuscript was written by Dr. Abhinav Patel and all authors commented on previous versions of the manuscript. All authors read and approved the final manuscript.

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Patel, A.P., Bhatt, A.A. & Kessler, A.T. Radiology of Abnormal Globe Contour. Clin Neuroradiol 31, 943–951 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00062-021-01049-7

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