title: Factitious "calcification" in the lacrimal gland fossa.
abstract: Computed tomographic (CT) scans are valuable in the evaluation of lacrimal gland fossa masses. Calcification in this region is considered a sign of malignancy. Silicone implants are widely used in orbital surgery and may give the appearance of calcification on CT scan. These must be distinguished from true calcification by the proper choice of the CT scan window.
authors.affiliation: Department of Ophthalmology, West Virginia University, School of Medicine, Morgantown 26506-6302.
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Vasquez
authors.forename: J V
authors.initials: JV
authors.lastname: Linberg
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001706:Biopsy; D002114:Calcinosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007765:Lacrimal Apparatus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D007766:Lacrimal Apparatus Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D012826:Silicone Elastomers; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods*
chemical_list: D012826:Silicone Elastomers