A case of Retrobulbar Intramuscular Hematoma.
- Author:
Hee Bae AHN
1
;
Jung Min PARK
Author Information
1. Department of Ophthalmology, Dong-A University, College of Medicine, Korea. hbahn@daunet.donga.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Lateral orbitotomy;
Retrobulbar hemorrhage
- MeSH:
Adult;
Biopsy;
Decompression;
Diagnosis;
Exophthalmos;
Hematoma*;
Humans;
Male;
Retrobulbar Hemorrhage
- From:Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
2003;44(4):982-986
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: To report a case of retrobulbar hematoma within the lateral rectus muscle which resulted in sight-threatening complication. METHODS: A 40-year-old male presented with a chief complaint of painless mass and exophthalmos. Exicional biopsy via lateral orbitotomy and direct decompression of the muscle were performed to the diagnosis and treatment. RESULTS: After decompression, improvement of the exophthalmos was achieved. This case illustrated a potentially serious complication of retrobulbar hematoma following minor periorbital trauma. The successful outcome may be achieved by rapid diagnosis and intervention.
