Accidentally discovered large metallic intra-orbital foreign body.
A 6.2 cm long and 2.7 cm thick metallic foreign body was accidentally found and removed from a 62 years old man. He was sent to a minor operation theater for repair of left lower lid laceration secondary to trauma after a fight. Subsequent investigation, management, patient follow-up and outcome are discussed. Importance of careful history taking, thorough physical examination and proper investigations are stressed.
Adamu
Yilikal
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Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Addis Ababa University, P. O. Box 32381.
D005129:Eye Foreign Bodies / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D014951:Wounds, Stab / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery