Published July 1983 | Version v1
Journal article

Computed tomographic identification of calcified optic nerve drusen

  • 1. Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, TX

Description

Four cases of optic disk drusen were accurately diagnosed with orbital computed tomography (CT). The radiologist should be aware of the characteristic CT finding of discrete calcification within an otherwise normal optic disk. This benign process is easily differentiated from lesions such as calcific neoplastic processes of the posterior globe. CT identification of optic disk drusen is essential in the evaluation of visual field defects, migraine-like headaches, and pseudopapilledema

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Radiology
Journal Volume
148
Journal Issue
1
Series
Radiology.
Journal Page Range
137-139
ISSN
0033-8419

INIS

Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
United States
INIS RN
15002256
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Descriptors DEI
CALCIUM COMPOUNDS; COMPUTERIZED TOMOGRAPHY; CONGENITAL DISEASES; DIAGNOSIS; EYES; METABOLIC DISEASES; NERVES; PATIENTS
Descriptors DEC
ALKALINE EARTH METAL COMPOUNDS; BODY; DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES; DISEASES; NERVOUS SYSTEM; ORGANS; SENSE ORGANS; TOMOGRAPHY