Black eyebrow sign

Case contributed by Maulik S Patel
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Trauma to right side of face. Swollen right ' eye '. - 1 day.

Patient Data

Age: about 45 yrs
Gender: Female
x-ray

A lucent crescent is noted abutting right orbial superior rim.

Case Discussion

Post traumatic case showing air crescent abutting right orbial superior rim.

- Black eyebrow sign of orbital emphsema.

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