Imaging examination in the lacrimal system pathology

The lacrimal glands as well as nasolacrimal system pathology is one that is widely under diagnosed in modern practice. The large majority of diseases will not endanger the patient's life, but will certainly decrease his/her life quality and sometimes crate serious diagnostic or management problems. In the same time the patients with lacrimal glands as well as with nasolacrimal system pathology can be easily evaluated with different imaging techniques varying from simple or contrast radiography, conventional isotopic contrasting and ultrasonography to sophisticated methods such as computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging. Recent advances in imaging techniques need an up-to-date approach to management of such patients. (authors)