Case Report, Int J Ophthalmic Pathol Vol: 3 Issue: 2
Intraorbital Foreign Body: The Hidden Side of the Iceberg
| Amel Chebbi1*, Imen Zeghal1, Meriem Ouederni1, Houda Lajmi1, Yassin Jablaoui2, Ines Malek2, Hédi Bouguila1 and Leila Nacef1 | |
| 1Ophthalmology Department, Hédi Raeis Institute 1006 Tunis, Tunisia | |
| 2Maxillary Surgeon Department, Charles Nicolle Hospital, Tunisia, Tunisia | |
| Corresponding author : Amel Chebbi Ophthalmology Department, Hédi Raeis Institute 1006 Tunis Tel: +219 24960828 E-mail: amel.chenaoui@yahoo.fr |
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| Received: May 31, 2014 Accepted: July 05, 2014 Published: July 09, 2014 | |
| Citation: Chebbi A, Zeghal I, Ouederni M, Lajmi H, Jablaoui Y, et al. (2014) Intraorbital Foreign Body: The Hidden Side of the Iceberg. J Ophthalmic Pathol 3:2. doi:10.4172/2324-8599.1000137 |
Abstract
Intraorbital foreign body may lead to unexpected findings; their management depends on the type of projectile and its intraorbital trajectory. Medical imaging is an imperative part of the initial assessment. The main two risks of these injuries are first mechanical with possible bulbe, nerve, muscle or bone complications and second infectious. We report a case of long metallic intraocular foreign body (radio antenna) causing marked visual impairment, optic nerve dysfunction and III paralysis analyzed by CT scan, and we discuss its management.
