Michael Lanfranchi MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

William A. Mehan MD, MBA, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Neel Madan MD, Abstract Co-Author: Consultant, Near Infrared Imaging, LLC

Harprit Singh Bedi MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Daniel Dzung Do-Dai MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Our intent is to present the imaging features of a spectrum of systemic diseases that can manifest with abnormal findings in the orbits.

(1) The clinical features and systemic manifestations of a spectrum of entities that can involve the orbits will be presented. (2) The diverse orbital imaging appearances of a variety of systemic diseases will be depicted. Cases include sarcoidosis, lymphoma, Mikulicz disease (Ig4 related chronic dacryoadenitis), Toloso-Hunt Syndrome, neurofibromatosis type I, thyroid orbitopathy, Sjogren's Syndrome, disseminated aspergillosis, orbital plasmycytoma, and autoimmune optic neuropathy.

Although often featuring nonspecific imaging findings, a diverse spectrum of systemic diseases with assorted etiologies including infectious, inflammatory, metabolic, congenital, and idiopathic can manifest with abnormal orbital findings on imaging. Radiologists' familiarly with these diseases may help to establish an accurate diagnosis and facilitate earlier initiation of therapy that could have potential prognostic implications.

Lanfranchi, M, Mehan, W, Madan, N, Bedi, H, Do-Dai, D, The Eyes Never Lie: Imaging Manifestations of Systemic Diseases in the Orbits.  Radiological Society of North America 2013 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, December 1 - December 6, 2013 ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2013/13019115.html