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Three-Dimensional Reconstruction of Orbital Fractures
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[An unusual foreign body in the orbit]
K Eladioui1, A Benjelloun, A Chekkoury-Idrissi
1Service de stomatologie et de chirurgie maxillo-faciale, hôpital 20 Août, 20, rue Lahcen El Arjoune, Casablanca, Maroc. ekenza@yahoo.com
Revue De Stomatologie Et De Chirurgie Maxillo-Faciale
|November 26, 2009
Summary
A large pen tip foreign body in the orbit, though rare, caused no complications in a pediatric case. Prompt imaging is crucial for orbital trauma with secondary orbital syndrome.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Trauma Surgery
Background:
- Orbital foreign bodies are uncommon and can lead to severe complications based on their characteristics.
- This case highlights an unusual instance of a large foreign body within the orbit.
Observation:
- A 13-year-old child sustained orbital trauma from a pen, presenting three months later with palpebral swelling.
- Computed tomography (CT) confirmed a foreign body on the orbital floor.
- Surgical debridement successfully removed a 3.5cm pen tip without immediate complications.
Findings:
- The extracted foreign body was a large pen tip (3.5cm).
- Despite its size and location, the foreign body caused no apparent complications.
- The patient experienced no postoperative complications following surgical removal.
Implications:
- This case underscores the importance of thorough imaging in cases of orbital trauma, especially with suspected secondary orbital syndrome.
- Even large orbital foreign bodies may not always result in significant complications.
- Prompt diagnosis and management are essential for favorable outcomes in orbital trauma cases.
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