[Radiologic assessment of suspected orbital fracture]

Abstract

In suspicion of orbital fractures plain X-ray of the skull in half axial view are recommended. To be sure of this diagnosis one need to do examinations in high resolution computed tomography, axial and coronal view, in order to demonstrate the total extension of the fracture and lesions of the soft tissue of the orbit and of the surrounded areas. Magnetic resonance tomography is helpful in demonstrating fat and muscles around or in the fractures. There is no need to do other projections of plain skull X-rays except there is no computed tomography available.