Primary malignant lesions in the orbit are relatively uncommon. However, the orbits are frequently involved in haematogeneous metastasis or by direct extension from malignancies originating from the adjacent nasal cavity or paranasal sinuses. This paper focuses on the more commonly encountered primary orbital malignancies and the mapping of tumour spread into the orbits.

Author

V F H Chong

Contact Details

Corresponding address:
Dr Vincent Chong,
Department of Diagnostic Radiology,
National University Hospital,
5 Lower Kent Ridge Road,
Singapore 119074,
Republic of Singapore

Reference

ICIS Cancer Imaging Volume 6 Special Issue A
DOI: 10.1102/1470-7330.2006.9003

Date Posted

31 October 2006

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