Imaging Atlas of Ophthalmic Tumors and Diseases

This atlas describes an array of tumors and diseases that affect the orbit and associated cranial nerves. Often lacking in radiology residency and fellowship training is teaching of the anatomy of the orbit and cranial nerves, as well as the imaging appearance of orbital tumors and diseases that affect these regions. This atlas fills this gap of knowledge with tumors and diseases encountered and treated at MD Anderson Cancer Center, providing a review of the imaging anatomy and the appearance of the tumors and diseases that should aid in formatting a differential diagnosis.

This is an ideal guide for practicing general radiologists, neuroradiologists and trainees, as well as ophthalmologists, head and neck surgeons, neurosurgeons, medical and radiation oncologists, and pathologists who interpret or review orbital images as part of their daily practice. 

Peri-Orbital Soft Tissue Tumors.- Tumors of the Globe.- Tumors of the Lacrimal Gland and Nasolacrimal Drainage System.- Tumors of the Retro-Orbital Region.- Tumors of the Intra-Orbital Cranial Nerves (CN II, III, IV, V, VI).- Secondary Orbital Tumors.- Tumors of the Sella Turcica.- Tumors of the Cavernous Sinus.-  Intracranial Lesions Affecting The Orbit.- Imaging of the Post-Treatment Orbit and Recurrent Tumors.

Matthew Debnam, MD is a Professor of Neuroradiology at MD Anderson Cancer Center. He received his medical degree and completed an internship in internal medicine and a diagnostic radiology residence at Tulane University. This was followed by a 2-year fellowship in neuroradiology and year on staff and Massachusetts General Hospital. He has been practicing neuroradiology at MD Anderson Cancer Center for over 18 years and has achieved the academic rank of Professor of Neuroradiology. As a practicing neuroradiologist he interprets ultrasound, CT, and MRI images of the brain, spine, head and neck, and orbit. He also instructs medical students, radiology residents, and fellows, and participates in multidisciplinary conferences with head and neck surgeons, neurosurgeons, oculoplastic surgeons, as well as radiation and medical oncologists. Dr. Debnam has lectured on orbital tumors atmultiple conferences, written 17 book chapters, and published 63 peer-reviewed manuscripts including 25 relating to tumors of the orbit. He previously served on the editorial board of the American Journal of Neuroradiology.