This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Miscellaneous ENT, Subject name: ENT
The Transorbital view is carried out for 
Select and explain. 
A. Petrous apex, B. Mastoid process, C. Bilateral mastoid pathology, D. Internal auditory meatus
D: Internal auditory meatus
Answer: D: Internal auditory meatus 
Explanation: Transorbital view: This view is taken with occiput on the film with an orbitomeatal line at right angles to the film. X-ray beam passes through the orbit. Structures seen are:(a) Internal auditory canal.(b) Cochlea.(c) Labyrinth.(d) Entire petrous pyramid projected through the orbit. Ref: Textbook of ENT, Dhingra; 6th edition Ref img Transorbital X-ray of patient 1 after the paial explantation of the cochlear implant due to the recurrence of FIPT. The intracochlear pa of the electrode is still in situ.