Orbital blow-out fracture

Case contributed by Bruno Di Muzio
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Trauma.

Patient Data

Age: 18
Gender: Male

CT Brain

ct

There are fractures disrupting the left orbital floor as well as peri-orbital edema and emphysema. 

Case Discussion

This case illustrates the most common orbital fracture: orbital blow-out fracture, which is generally caused by a direct blow to the central orbit from a fist or ball.

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