[Penetrating orbitocranial injury after trivial eyelid trauma: a case report].
METHODS
We report a patient who, while in a drunken state, sustained a cerebral hemorrhage associated with an apparently trivial eyelid injury after an aggressive attack with a metallic object.


CONCLUSIONS
Any apparently trivial eyelid injury may be associated with serious cerebral lesions. Making a correct diagnosis that distinguishes between that of drunkenness and an organic injury is essential, because failure to do so may result in both clinical and legal repercussions.
Servicio de Oftalmología, Hospital La Paz, Madrid, España. mmruizmm@hotmail.com
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Ruiz-Martín
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Fernández-Prieto
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Viéitez-Vázquez
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Mosquera-Lezcano
D000328:Adult; D002543:Cerebral Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology*; D015807:Eye Injuries, Penetrating / Q000150:complications*; D005143:Eyelids / Q000293:injuries*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009104:Multiple Trauma / Q000150:complications*; D009915:Orbit / Q000293:injuries*