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Published on: June 18, 2021
Chizite Iheonunekwu1, Nicholas J Krasnoschlik2, Jorgi Schramm1
1Department of Emergency Medicine, Cleveland Clinic Akron General, 1 Akron General Ave., Akron, OH 44307, USA.
Spontaneous expulsive suprachoroidal hemorrhage is a rare condition causing globe rupture without trauma. This case involves a 97-year-old woman with bleeding and extruded eye structures. No anticoagulant use or injury was present. Computed tomography confirmed rupture and hemorrhage. Emergency physicians coordinated with ophthalmologists for evisceration. The authors suggest that early recognition is vital for treatment. Risk factors include hypertension and corneal damage. The case underscores the need for prompt specialist evaluation.
Area of Science:
Background:
Spontaneous globe rupture without trauma remains poorly understood in clinical literature. While traumatic ocular injuries are common, non-traumatic ruptures are rarely documented. Prior studies have linked such events to severe hypertension and ocular comorbidities. However, the exact mechanisms triggering spontaneous rupture remain unclear. Limited case reports suggest a connection with systemic vascular conditions. No large-scale analysis has yet established definitive risk profiles. This gap motivated investigation into rare cases like SESCH. Understanding these phenomena could improve emergency triage protocols. The rarity of the condition complicates both diagnosis and treatment planning.
Purpose Of The Study:
This report aims to document an unusual case of spontaneous globe rupture. The patient presented with active bleeding and extruded ocular tissue. No history of trauma or anticoagulant use was present. The purpose is to highlight the clinical features of SESCH for emergency physicians. Early recognition is critical for preventing irreversible damage. The case emphasizes the importance of prompt ophthalmology consultation. It also underscores the need for rapid imaging and surgical intervention. The goal is to raise awareness of this rare but severe condition.
Main Methods:
The study involved a single patient presenting with acute ocular symptoms. A physical examination revealed active bleeding and extruded structures. Computed tomography was used to confirm globe rupture and hemorrhage. No surgical interventions were performed prior to imaging. The patient’s medical history was reviewed for risk factors. Emergency physicians coordinated with ophthalmology specialists. The case was documented through clinical notes and imaging reports. The focus was on diagnostic accuracy and treatment timing.
Main Results:
The patient exhibited atraumatic globe rupture with active bleeding. Computed tomography confirmed diffuse suprachoroidal hemorrhage. No trauma or anticoagulant use was identified as contributing factors. The patient had a history of hypertension and corneal damage. Exophthalmos and proptosis were observed during examination. Ophthalmology consultation led to evisceration of the affected eye. The case highlights the severity of SESCH in elderly patients. These findings reinforce the need for immediate specialist evaluation.
Conclusions:
The authors emphasize the rarity of SESCH in clinical practice. The case demonstrates the importance of rapid diagnosis in emergency settings. Prompt ophthalmology consultation is necessary for globe rupture. Emergency physicians should consider non-traumatic rupture in elderly patients. The presence of active bleeding and extrusion indicates severity. No prior work had resolved the diagnostic challenges of SESCH. This report contributes to the limited literature on the condition. The authors propose increased awareness among emergency care providers.
It is a rare condition causing atraumatic globe rupture. The authors report a case in a 97-year-old female with no trauma history.
Computed tomography of the orbits confirms globe rupture and diffuse hemorrhage. Physical examination reveals exophthalmos and active bleeding.
The authors propose that early recognition prevents irreversible damage. Evisceration was performed in this case to manage extrusion.
Uncontrolled hypertension and corneal damage are linked. The patient had a history of both in this case.
The authors suggest immediate imaging and surgical intervention. Evisceration was performed after CT confirmation.
The authors propose that it highlights the rarity and severity of SESCH. It emphasizes the need for emergency physician awareness.