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Possible Spontaneous Extrusion of a Traumatic Deeply Embedded Intracorneal Foreign Body: A Case Report
Abeer A AlHazzani1, Dalal R Fatani1, Hatem Kalantan1
1Department of Ophthalmology, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Case Reports in Ophthalmology
|May 1, 2023
Summary
Deeply embedded corneal foreign bodies are common. This case presents an unusual instance of a foreign body possibly extruding or being absorbed by corneal tissue 5 weeks post-trauma.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Corneal Surgery
- Ocular Trauma
Background:
- Traumatic intracorneal foreign bodies represent a significant portion of ocular injuries.
- Effective management of deeply embedded foreign bodies can lead to favorable visual outcomes.
Observation:
- A case of a deeply embedded intracorneal foreign body is reported.
- The foreign body was noted 5 weeks after initial eye trauma.
Findings:
- The foreign body was potentially spontaneously extruded or absorbed by corneal tissue.
- The exact mechanism of foreign body removal remains undetermined.
Implications:
- This case highlights unusual presentations of intracorneal foreign bodies.
- Further investigation may be needed to understand spontaneous extrusion or absorption mechanisms.
