J Korean Ophthalmol Soc.
2003 Apr;44(4):982-986.
A case of Retrobulbar Intramuscular Hematoma
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- 1Department of Ophthalmology, Dong-A University, College of Medicine, Korea. hbahn@daunet.donga.ac.kr
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To report a case of retrobulbar hematoma within the lateral rectus muscle which resulted in sight-threatening complication. METHODS: A 40-year-old male presented with a chief complaint of painless mass and exophthalmos. Exicional biopsy via lateral orbitotomy and direct decompression of the muscle were performed to the diagnosis and treatment. RESULTS: After decompression, improvement of the exophthalmos was achieved. This case illustrated a potentially serious complication of retrobulbar hematoma following minor periorbital trauma. The successful outcome may be achieved by rapid diagnosis and intervention.
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