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Case Reports
. 2023 Sep 29;16(9):e254055.
doi: 10.1136/bcr-2022-254055.

Severe orbital blow-out fracture: complete displacement of the globe into the maxillary sinus

David Anthony Steel  1   2 , Tamsyn Mortimer  3 , Michael Colin Bater  4
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Case Reports

Severe orbital blow-out fracture: complete displacement of the globe into the maxillary sinus

David Anthony Steel et al. BMJ Case Rep. .

Abstract

Displacement of the globe of the eye into the maxillary sinus is very rare in cases of facial trauma. Herein, we report a case of complete dislocation of the left globe into the maxillary sinus following a road traffic collision. The patient had prompt surgery to replace the globe after CT imaging confirmed the diagnosis. Subsequently, ongoing follow-up has focused on cosmesis in the affected, non-seeing eye. A multidisciplinary approach has been key throughout the patient's journey.

Keywords: accidents, injuries; eye; oral and maxillofacial surgery; radiology (diagnostics); trauma.

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