Intracranial hyperdense subarachnoid perfluorocarbon droplets after attempted retinal detachment treatment.
Unexpected intracranial foreign materials may pose a diagnostic dilemma. We present a case of a gunshot wound resulting in severe orbital trauma and open-globe injury. The patient was treated with vitreoretinal surgery and intravitreous perfluorocarbon liquid (PFCL) injection. Postoperative head computed tomography exam demonstrated migration of PFCL into the intracranial subarachnoid space.
Malin
David R
DR
Hampton Roads Radiology Associates, Norfolk, VA, USA.
Aulino
Joseph M
JM
Recchia
Franco M
FM
D000328:Adult; D005119:Extravasation of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Materials; D005466:Fluorocarbons / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012163:Retinal Detachment / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy*; D013346:Subarachnoid Space / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014948:Wounds, Gunshot / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging
D005466:Fluorocarbons