In Molecular Diagnostics and Therapy, an advanced Diagnostics centre with NABL & NABH offers Radiology & Diagnostic imaging services. A CECT Orbit (Axial + Coronal + Sagittal) is ordered. This imaging method is a special type of computed tomography (CT) scan that can give detailed images of the eye sockets, eye globes, optic nerve spaces, extraocular (eye movement) muscles, surrounding fat, and bone in several different directions. When clinically indicated, it can be useful for diagnosis of orbital abnormalities, inflammation, infections, masses,s and injuries.

About CECT Orbit (Axial + Coronal + Sagittal)

Computed tomography (CT) Orbit is an imaging procedure that uses intravenous iodinated contrast, which may be administered to improve visualization of selected orbital soft tissues, blood vessels, inflammation, and masses. Within each of the three positions (axial, coronal, and sagittal) complementary parts of the orbital form are revealed which helps in evaluating location and size of any abnormalities. Intravenous contrast dye will be used to view certain soft tissues, blood vessels, inflammatory changes, and masses. This examination may be suggested if an examination or prior imaging was inadequate to provide information on issues in the orbit.

What is CECT Orbit (Axial + Coronal + Sagittal)?

Commonly, CECT is called " Contrast-Enhanced Computed Tomography". The scan takes X-rays and computer images to create detailed cross-sectional images of the orbital area. Sometimes, as necessary, an iodine-containing dye is administered through a vein (intravenous contrast agent) to make any specific tissue and/or findings more visible. The exam has the following three planes of imaging:

• Axial: Cross-sectional images that help assess the orbits from top to bottom.
• Coronal: Images that provide a front-facing view of the orbital structures.
• Sagittal: Side-view images that help evaluate the orbital anatomy and the relationship between adjacent structures.

Common Reasons for CECT Orbit (Axial + Coronal + Sagittal)

• For many reasons other than the above, a CECT orbit (axial, coronal, and sagittal) may be ordered, such as:
• Suspected Orbital Infection: Assessment of orbital cellulitis, suspected abscess, and changes due to infection.
• Examination of the eyes (eye protrusion or proptosis) – to check if the eyeball is moving forward and what is going on.
• Diagnosis of orbit and periorbital mass/lesion.
• Examination of relevant soft tissue abnormalities of the orbit (some of them inflammatory) as inflammatory conditions.
• Eye or Facial Trauma: Reading of the orbital trauma and associated bony deformities, if clinically indicated.
• Abnormalities of the tissue around the optic nerve; Evaluation of selected abnormalities of the tissue around the optic nerve.
• Post-Treatment Evaluation: Assessment of any previously identified orbital abnormalities (if applicable) as recommended by the physician who treated the abnormalities.

Conditions Evaluated

Orbital Cellulitis and Infection

The CECT can be useful to help identify inflammatory soft tissue involvement of the orbit and/or help estimate the extent of possible infection. It also may be useful when the diagnosis of orbital subperiosteal abscess is suspected in the clinical picture.

Orbital Masses and Lesions

The examination can be used to identify and characterize masses located in the orbit, including: extent, relationship to surrounding structures, location, and degree of contrast enhancement. Further evaluation might be needed based on imaging results.

Proptosis and Orbital Structural Abnormalities

The CECT orbit is helpful in determining the contents of the orbit, extraocular muscles, surrounding tissue, and fat to see if proptosis is present.

Extraocular Muscle Abnormalities

The scan will display images of the eye movement muscles and will be able to provide clues to possible enlargement, displacement, or other structural changes for certain eye problems.

Optic Nerve Region

CT of the eye may be useful for assessing the course of the optic nerve in the orbit, and also for providing some help in the diagnosis of other orbital wall neighbouring abnormalities. MRI could be a better choice if detailed evaluation of the optic nerve or other soft tissues is needed.

Orbital Fractures and Trauma

CT may be useful to evaluate fractures of the orbital walls and other injuries. It can also be useful to assess some soft-tissue changes after Trauma (inпjury).

Inflammatory Orbital Conditions

Selected inflammatory diseases of the orbit may be revealed by contrast-enhanced imaging showing changes of inflamed tissue, tissue enhancement, or swelling.

Adjacent Sinus and Facial Abnormalities

The scan can also show abnormalities in the adjacent paranasal sinuses or facial structures that enter into or affect the orbit.

Why Choose Molecular Diagnostics and Therapy?

Molecular Diagnostics and Therapy is an NABL & NABH Accredited diagnostic centre having Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Pathology services. For our imaging services, we put great emphasis on patient safety, correct scan protocols, state-of-the-art imaging equipment, and consistency in imaging reports. The patient is informed about the preparation for the examination, the administration of the contrast medium, and important details of the individual procedure prior to the procedure.

Book Your CECT Orbit (Axial + Coronal + Sagittal)

If your doctor has recommended you have a CECT Orbit scan, a patient appointment and preparation can be made through Molecular Diagnostics and Therapy. Bring in any imaging results or medical documentation (if available) and medications. In advance of the exam, alert the imaging team if they are aware of any previous reactions to iodinated contrast material, kidney problems, current medications, surgeries in which a medical device is to be positioned in the patient, or if there is any possibility of pregnancy.