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Normative Measurements of Orbital Walls and Contents

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This chapter reviews the normal measurements of the orbital contents and walls on imaging, with a focus on computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The typical dimensions are provided as a general guide, acknowledging that these can vary among individuals, particularly with respect to age, gender, and ethnicity. Nevertheless, these reference measurements can serve as a general guide for recognizing abnormalities in the appropriate clinical context and while considering other imaging features. Distances between certain anatomical reference points are also important to consider for minimizing risks during orbital surgery. In addition, examples of conditions associated with abnormal anatomical dimensions are presented.

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    Mathew B. Macey

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    Juan E. Small

  3. Department of Radiology, Section of Neuroradiology, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA

    Daniel Thomas Ginat

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Macey, M.B., Small, J.E., Ginat, D.T. (2021). Normative Measurements of Orbital Walls and Contents. In: Ginat, D. (eds) Manual of Normative Measurements in Head and Neck Imaging. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-50567-7_2

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