title: Subconjunctival ecchymosis after extraction of maxillary molar teeth: a case report.
abstract: Extraction of teeth is usually performed by either intra-alveolar or trans alveolar methods. Subconjunctival ecchymosis occurring after intra-alveolar extraction of maxillary first and second molar teeth is a rare entity and finds no mention in the latest clinical literature. The etiology of subconjunctival ecchymosis includes traumatic and non-traumatic causes. We report a case and discuss the possible etiology and management of this complication.
authors.affiliation: Department of OMFS, Vishnu Dental College and Hospital, Bhimavaram, Andhra Pradesh, India. drrakumar@yahoo.com
authors.forename: Raichoor Anil
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Kumar
authors.forename: Kishore
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Moturi
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003229:Conjunctival Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D004438:Ecchymosis / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008437:Maxilla; D008963:Molar / Q000601:surgery*; D014081:Tooth Extraction / Q000009:adverse effects*