[Axial myopia--computed tomography and magnetic resonance tomography findings].

The case of a 44-year-old women suffering from amblyopia of the left eye with unilateral proptosis caused by axial (progressive) myopia is presented. The clinical and radiological findings were discussed in reference to the literature. The diagnosis was established by ruling out neoplastic, inflammatory or endocrine causes for the exophthalmos. CT and MR scans revealed an enlarged left globe without evidence of orbital masses. The findings were regarded as typical for the diagnosis of axial myopia.