Publication: Acute Subperiosteal Hematoma of the Orbit with Visual Impairment: An Unconventional Presentation
Date
2016
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Kathmandu University
Abstract
ABSTRACT
Acute subperiosteal hematoma of orbit is a rare condition and its presentation with
rapid severe diminution of vision is even rarest. Urgent intervention is required for
these patients presenting with visual compromise. Needle aspiration is safe and
simple procedure for management of such hematoma provided the patient presents
early and does not have any associated complications. We present one such rare
case highlighting the importance of timely diagnosis and urgent management to
overcome functional complications in acute subperiosteal hematoma. To best of
our knowledge this is the first pediatric case presenting with acute subperiosteal
hematoma accompanied by severely diminished vision within few hours of trauma.
KEY WORDS
Needle aspiration, subperiosteal hematoma, visual acuity
Description
Maithani T, Singh VP, Pandey A
Department of ENT
Shri Guru Ram Rai Institute of Medical & Health Sciences
Patel Nagar, Dehradun, India
Keywords
Needle aspiration, Subperiosteal hematoma, Visual acuity