Computed Tomography (CT) of the cranio-orbital region is a modern diagnostic method that allows a detailed assessment of the bony structures of the skull, the eye sockets (orbits), and the paranasal sinuses, as well as the detection of pathological changes that may affect vision, the nervous system, or facial structures.

Thanks to its high resolution, CT provides cross-sectional images of anatomical structures and accurately identifies inflammatory, traumatic, and tumor-related processes.

When Is CT of the Cranio-Orbital Region Recommended?

The examination is indicated in the following situations:

• Head and orbital trauma (fractures, displacement of bony structures, soft tissue injuries)
• Decreased visual acuity without an obvious cause
• Orbital masses and tumors
• Inflammatory and infectious processes (orbital cellulitis, abscesses)
• Abnormalities in the structure of the orbital bones
• Congenital or acquired deformities of the orbits and skull
• Suspected displacement of the eyeball (exophthalmos, enophthalmos)
• Preoperative evaluation before plastic or reconstructive surgery of the orbital region

What Does CT of the Cranio-Orbital Region Show?

• Fractures and injuries of the orbital bones
• Neoplasms (benign and malignant tumors)
• Inflammatory and infectious changes
• Changes in the paranasal sinuses that may affect the eyes
• Circulatory disorders and vascular abnormalities of the orbits
• Congenital anomalies of bony structures