Orbital cellulitis x ray
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Overview
There are no diagnostic x ray findings associated with orbital cellulitis.[1]
X ray findings
There are no diagnostic x ray findings associated with orbital cellulitis. In cases where CT scan is contraindicated, plain radiograph is indicated prior to MRI in patients with suspected history of metallic ocular injury or metallic implants.[1][2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Mair MH, Geley T, Judmaier W, Gassner I (2002). "Using orbital sonography to diagnose and monitor treatment of acute swelling of the eyelids in pediatric patients". AJR Am J Roentgenol. 179 (6): 1529–34. doi:10.2214/ajr.179.6.1791529. PMID 12438049.
- ↑ Murphy KJ, Brunberg JA (1996). "Orbital plain films as a prerequisite for MR imaging: is a known history of injury a sufficient screening criterion?". AJR Am J Roentgenol. 167 (4): 1053–5. doi:10.2214/ajr.167.4.8819411. PMID 8819411.