Medial blowout fracture

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis certain

Patient Data

Age: 40 years
Gender: Male
ct

CT through the orbits demonstrates extensive swelling of the soft tissues of the face consistent trauma. The medial wall of the orbit is fractured with herniation of orbital fat into the defect. The medial rectus muscle is in contact with the posterior edge of the fracture but does not appear distorted.

Features are consistent with a medial blowout fracture.

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