Spontaneous subperiosteal hematoma of the orbit.

J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus

Department of Ophthalmology, Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre, Av. Córdoba s/n, 28041 Madrid, Spain.

Published: June 2009

AI Article Synopsis

  • Orbital subperiosteal hemorrhage is uncommon, typically seen in young males following direct trauma to the face or eyes.
  • The case discussed involves a 4-year-old girl who experienced this condition spontaneously, without any preceding injury.
  • The presentation highlights that such hemorrhages can occur in children, even without trauma, emphasizing the rarity and diversity of cases.

Article Abstract

Orbital subperiosteal hemorrhage is rare, with most cases occurring in young males as a result of direct facial or orbital trauma. The authors present a case of a spontaneous subperiosteal hematoma of the orbit in a 4-year-old girl.

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