Inferior orbital wall blowout fracture with inferior rectus muscle displacement

Case contributed by Stefan Tigges
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Blow to left eye.

Patient Data

Age: 10 years
Gender: Male

Orbital floor fracture with displacement of orbital fat and inferior rectus muscle into the maxillary sinus. The globe is intact.

Case Discussion

Although the inferior rectus muscle is displaced into the maxillary sinus "entrapment" of the muscle is assessed clinically.

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