Subperiosteal space of orbit
Spatium subperiosteale orbitae
Definition
The subperiosteal space is a potential space situated between the periorbita and the orbital bones.
Boundaries:
Peripherally: orbital bones
Internally: periorbita
Pathology:
Subperiosteal abscess
Dermoid cyst
Epidermoid cyst
Mucocele
Myeloma
Osteomatous tumour
Hematoma
Fibrous dysplasia
References
Text by Antoine Micheau, MD - Copyright IMAIOS