Recurrent transient facial nerve palsy on commercial air flights.

Introduction: Facial baroparesis is a rare event, usually associated with a favourable outcome. It is related to atmospheric pressure changes that are responsible for neuropraxia. Most cases of facial baroparesis have been reported in the context of underwater diving, but very few cases have been reported during commercial flights.

Usefulness of colour Doppler flow imaging in the management of lacrimal gland lesions.

Objective: To assess the role of colour Doppler flow imaging (CDFI) in the diagnosis and management of lacrimal fossa lesions.

Methods: Institutional ethical committee approval was obtained. Fifty-one patients with 62 lacrimal fossa lesions were retrospectively included from 2003-2015.

Tumor pathology of the orbit.

The term orbital tumor covers a wide range of benign and malignant diseases affecting specific component of the orbit or developing in contact with them. They are found incidentally or may be investigated as part of the assessment of a systemic disorder or because of orbital signs (exophthalmos, pain, etc.).