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ArticleAJNR. American journal of neuroradiology2020

Radioanatomic Characteristics of the Posteromedial Intraconal Space: Implications for Endoscopic Resection of Orbital Lesions.

A Jafari, A E Lehmann, N Wolkow, A F Juliano, B S Bleier, K L Reinshagen

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A JafariFrom the Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery (A.J., A.E.L., B.S.B.) ajafari@uw.edu.ORCID 0000-0002-5254-3221
A E LehmannFrom the Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery (A.J., A.E.L., B.S.B.).ORCID 0000-0002-0489-0181
N WolkowOphthalmology (N.W.).ORCID 0000-0003-1524-115X
A F JulianoRadiology (A.F.J., K.L.R.), Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts.ORCID 0000-0002-5088-5367
B S BleierFrom the Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery (A.J., A.E.L., B.S.B.).ORCID 0000-0003-0783-8861
K L ReinshagenRadiology (A.F.J., K.L.R.), Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts.ORCID 0000-0003-3705-1082

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Direct CNS Delivery System for BDNF AntagoNATs using Heterotopic Mucosal Grafting for the Treatment of Parkinson's DiseaseR01NS108968 · NINDS · MASSACHUSETTS EYE AND EAR INFIRMARY · PI BLEIER, BENJAMIN · 2019 to 2023
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NINDS NIH HHS R01 NS108968
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Abstract

background and purposeImaging is essential in the diagnostic work-up of patients with orbital lesions. The position of an orbital lesion relative to the inferomedial muscular trunk of the ophthalmic artery determines endoscopic resectability, anticipated technical difficulty, and patient morbidity. Although the inferomedial muscular trunk is not readily identifiable on preoperative imaging, we hypothesize that it is spatially approximate to the location where the ophthalmic artery crosses the optic nerve. Our aim was to determine whether the ophthalmic artery-optic nerve crosspoint anatomically approximates the inferomedial muscular trunk in a cadaver study and can be appreciated on imaging of known posteromedial orbital lesions. MATERIALS AND

methodsDissection was performed on 17 fresh-frozen cadaver orbits to assess the relationship between the inferomedial muscular trunk and ophthalmic artery-optic nerve crosspoint. Retrospective review of imaging in 9 patients with posteromedial orbital lesions assessed posteromedial orbital compartment characteristics and the ability to locate the ophthalmic artery-optic nerve crosspoint.

resultsIn our cadaver study, the mean distance between the ophthalmic artery-optic nerve crosspoint and the inferomedial muscular trunk was 1.21 ± 0.64 mm. Retrospectively, the ophthalmic artery-optic nerve crosspoint was identifiable in 9/9 patients, whereas the inferomedial muscular trunk was not identifiable in any patient. Total or partial effacement of the posteromedial intraconal fat triangle was observed in 9/9 patients.

conclusionsThis study of neurovascular relationships within the posteromedial orbit demonstrates that the ophthalmic artery-optic nerve crosspoint closely approximates the inferomedial muscular trunk and can be seen in patients with posteromedial orbital lesions. Posteromedial intraconal fat effacement may help to localize these lesions. These findings may facilitate multidisciplinary communication and help predict lesion resectability and patient outcomes.

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AdultCadaverEye DiseasesFemaleHumansMagnetic Resonance ImagingMaleMiddle AgedNeuroendoscopyNeuroimagingOphthalmic ArteryOptic NerveOrbitRetrospective StudiesTomography, X-Ray Computed

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PMID33122203
PMCPMC7963231

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