A case of Retrobulbar Intramuscular Hematoma.

Ahn, Hee Bae; Park, Jung Min

Case Report

Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society 2003;44(4):982-986.
Published online April 1, 2003.

A case of Retrobulbar Intramuscular Hematoma.

Hee Bae Ahn, Jung Min Park

Department of Ophthalmology, Dong-A University, College of Medicine, Korea. hbahn@daunet.donga.ac.kr

구후 외안근내 혈종 1예

안희배 ( Hee Bae Ahn ) , 박정민 ( Jung Min Park )

Abstract

PURPOSE
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.

Key Words: Lateral orbitotomy;Retrobulbar hemorrhage