Diffusion-weighted imaging of the orbit

A. S. Tejani, E. Berson, J. Phillip, F. S. Feltrin, C. Bazan, K. M. Raj, A. K. Agarwal, J. A. Maldjian, W. C. Lee, F. F. Yu

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Abstract

Orbital lesions compose a heterogeneous group of pathologies that often present with non-specific imaging findings on conventional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) sequences (T1-and T2-weighted). Accordingly, the application of diffusion MRI offers an opportunity to further distinguish between lesions along this spectrum. Diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) represents the simplest and most frequent clinically utilised diffusion imaging technique. Recent advances in DWI techniques have extended its application to the evaluation of a wider spectrum of neurological pathology, including orbital lesions. This review details the manifestations of select orbital pathology on DWI and underscores specific situations where diffusion imaging allows for increased diagnostic sensitivity compared to more conventional MRI techniques. These examples also describe preferred management for orbital lesions identified by DWI.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)10-18
Number of pages9
JournalClinical Radiology
Volume79
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 2024

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging

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