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Self-inserted intraorbital foreign bodies.

Adrian Rubinstein1, Claire E Riddell, Namir Kafil-Hussain

  • 1Oxford Eye Hospital, Radcliffe Infirmary, Oxford, United Kingdom. arubinstein@btinternet.co.uk

Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
|March 22, 2005
PubMed
Summary

This case study details a psychiatric patient who self-mutilated by inserting multiple foreign bodies into her orbits. Early imaging is crucial for managing these unusual intraorbital foreign bodies.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Psychiatry
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Self-mutilation is a documented behavior in psychiatric patients.
  • Orbital foreign bodies require careful management, especially when self-inflicted.

Observation:

  • A 26-year-old female with emotionally unstable personality disorder presented with right orbital pain.
  • She reported inserting a metal staple into her right eye.
  • Radiography revealed multiple foreign bodies in the right orbit and one in the left orbit.

Findings:

  • The case highlights an unusual presentation of self-mutilation involving intraorbital foreign bodies.
  • Radiographic evidence confirmed the presence of multiple foreign objects within both orbits.

Implications:

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  • This case underscores the importance of a low threshold for imaging in suspected cases of intraorbital foreign bodies.
  • Effective management strategies for nonorganic, nontoxic intraorbital foreign bodies in psychiatric patients are discussed.
  • Prompt diagnosis and intervention are critical for preventing further ocular damage.