[Choice of neuroradiological methods in ophthalmology--the eye and the lacrimal apparatus].
With improved imaging methods, the possibility of demonstrating pathological changes in the visual pathways has increased substantially. However, optimal evaluation of visual disorders requires familiarity with the anatomy and pathology of the visual pathways, and with the many advances in neuroimaging. The purpose of this article is to provide clinicians with a practical approach for selecting the most appropriate imaging modalities. Choice of technique is discussed with reference to anatomical regions rather than a complete list of diseases. Ophthalmoscopy reveals many intraocular abnormalities. Imaging studies help in cases where opaque media preclude a view of the fundus. In addition, imaging studies assist in confirming the extraocular extent of the lesion. The advantages and disadvantages of x-ray, computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging are discussed and illustrated by examples.
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Nevroradiologisk seksjon, Radiologisk avdeling, Rikshospitalet, 0027 Oslo. s.j.bakke@klinmed.uio.no
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