OTEF in CT Brain: Definition and Clinical Context
I cannot find any established medical terminology or acronym "OTEF" in the provided evidence or standard radiology literature related to CT brain imaging.
What You May Be Looking For
If you are asking about orbital and temporal findings on CT brain, the evidence describes several key structures and pathologies that are routinely evaluated:
Orbital Findings on CT
- CT orbit without contrast with thin-section multiplanar reconstructions is the gold standard for evaluating orbital pathology, with 94.9% sensitivity for detecting intraorbital foreign bodies 1, 2, 3
- Key orbital structures assessed include: bones, anterior chamber, lens, posterior globe structures, intraconal orbit, neurovascular structures, and extraocular muscles/extraconal orbit 4
- Common traumatic orbital findings include proptosis, vascular congestion, extraocular muscle enlargement, and enlarged superior ophthalmic veins 5
Temporal Region Findings on CT
- The temporal bone and greater wing of the sphenoid are routinely evaluated for fractures and erosive lesions 6
- Temporal lobe pathology may be assessed when intracranial extension of orbital disease is suspected 5
Common Pitfalls
- OTEF is not a recognized radiology acronym in ACR guidelines or standard CT brain reporting terminology 5, 1, 2, 3
- If this term is being used locally at your institution, clarify its meaning with your radiology department, as non-standard abbreviations can lead to miscommunication and patient safety issues 4
Alternative Possibilities
- You may be referring to "orbital/temporal extra-axial findings" or "orbital/temporal extra-ocular findings", though neither is standard terminology 5, 4
- Consider whether the term refers to a specific institutional protocol or reporting template unique to your facility 7
Recommendation: Contact your radiology department directly to clarify this acronym, as it does not appear in published guidelines or peer-reviewed literature on CT brain or orbital imaging 5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 7.