Atypical presentation of an unusual foreign body.
A 14-year-old boy presented with intractable diplopia for 10 days following an assault. A thorough history revealed that he was unaware of any penetrating injury. However, imaging demonstrated a radiolucent foreign body between the globe and the orbital floor. On surgical exploration, it was found to be the proximal part of a ball point pen. Its removal resulted in complete resolution of diplopia. Thorough clinical and radiological examination is recommended when a foreign body is suspected in pediatric patients. Prompt diagnosis will aid in early intervention and prevention of long-term complications.
Aravind Eye Hospital, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Vipul
V
Arora
Usha R
UR
Kim
Shashikant
S
Shetty
Akash D
AD
Shah
D000293:Adolescent; D004172:Diplopia / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014792:Visual Acuity; D014950:Wounds, Penetrating / Q000473:pathology*