A Case of Spontaneous Orbital Emphysema.
- Author:
Eun ju JEON
1
;
Young Chul CHOI
;
Yong Soo PARK
Author Information
1. Department of Otolaryngology-HNS, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea. ent39825@unitel.co.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Orbital emphysema
- MeSH:
Diagnosis;
Emphysema*;
Facial Injuries;
Nose;
Orbit*;
Otolaryngology;
Physical Examination
- From:Journal of Rhinology
1999;6(2):160-163
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Orbital emphysema is a recognized complication of various kinds of orbital and facial injury. It is usually benign and transient but can potentially elicit serious visual complications. Its significance as a threat to sight and its diagnostic value have been underestimated in the field of otolaryngology. Recently, we experienced an unusual case of orbital emphysema following nose blowing. A reliable past history and physical examination showed no direct trauma to the orbit. We report this case with a review of its pathophysiology, diagnosis and adequate management through the literature.
