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The radiologic work-up of a child with an aggressive lesion of the bony orbit is discussed through the details of a specific case.
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Dr. A. C. Merrow is an author and content manager for Elsevier Inc.
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Radhakrishnan, R., Merrow, A.C. Case 3: a toddler with orbital swelling. Pediatr Radiol 45, 1132–1137 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00247-015-3367-z
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