Guitar pick sign (orbits)

Last revised by Francis Deng on 21 Mar 2023

Guitar pick sign refers to conical deformation (tenting) of the posterior ocular globe indicating severely increased intraorbital pressure (orbital compartment syndrome)

Presence of a guitar pick sign on imaging is associated with acute and permanent visual damage.

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