Enophthalmos due to anorexia nervosa

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Long history of anorexia nervosa.

Patient Data

Age: 45 years
Gender: Female

Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.

Single axial image of the brain at the level of the orbits, demonstrating bilateral enophthalmos. This is due to loss of intraorbital fat, in a patient with long-standing anorexia nervosa. 

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