title: B-scan ultrasonography of the anterior segment of the eye.
abstract: B-scan ultrasonograms of the anterior segment were performed on selected patients. The difficulties in imaging the anterior segment are discussed and the value of this technique is demonstrated by illustration of B-scans in different pathological conditions. This technique can often provide important information and allow an early and accurate prognosis.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000867:Anterior Chamber / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000473:pathology*; D002386:Cataract / Q000473:pathology; D003318:Corneal Opacity / Q000473:pathology; D005131:Eye Injuries / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014463:Ultrasonography