Presentation
Severe blunt trauma to the face and left eye.
Patient Data
Age: 55 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Globe rupture
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The left globe shows loss of its volume, contour and integrity with irregular shape. It appears hyperdense,collapsed simulating flat tyre appearance. It shows thick posterior sclera, internal hyperdensity associated with preseptal soft tissue hematoma, thickening and subcutaneous surgical emphysema. The left optic nerve appears intact in course, size and density. Multiple comminuted fractures of the surrounding facial including orbital bones are seen.
Case Discussion
Posttraumatic left globe rupture assuming a collapsed mushroom appearance.