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Three-Dimensional Reconstruction of Orbital Fractures
Published on: May 16, 2025
Subperiosteal orbital hemorrhage following self-strangulation
Nathaniel E Knox Cartwright1, Hussin M Hussin, Suman Biswas
1Department of Ophthalmology, Bristol Eye Hospital, Bristol, UK. n.knox_cartwright@kcl.ac.uk
Abstract:
Subperiosteal orbital hematomas are uncommon. The delayed presentation of such an event is described in an anticoagulated patient who attempted self-strangulation. Despite the initial presence of a relative afferent pupillary defect, excellent visual recovery occurred, demonstrating the importance of prompt recognition and treatment. The causes, mechanism of visual loss, radiographic diagnosis, and treatment of subperiosteal hemorrhages are discussed.
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