Imaging in pathologies of extraocular muscles: A pictorial review

Abstract

The extraocular muscles (EOMs) are implicated in a variety of local and systemic diseases. Often, the pattern of disease on imaging, along with the clinical presentation, can lead the ophthalmologist and radiologist toward a specific diagnosis. This article provides a comprehensive pictorial review of common pathologies affecting EOM, with an emphasis on the unique imaging characteristics that help in clinching the diagnosis.