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

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