title: Abnormal anatomy of inferior orbital fissure and herniation of buccal fat pad.
abstract: The anatomy of the inferior orbital fissure has been well studied, and its reported dimensions vary little. It is encountered during exploration of the orbital floor and when possible is not disturbed. We describe a case of herniation of buccal fat through the inferior orbital fissure that was found during exploration and repair of the orbital floor.
authors.affiliation: Poole Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, United Kingdom. Electronic address: t_aldridge@hotmail.com.
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Aldridge
authors.affiliation: Poole Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Thomson
authors.affiliation: Poole Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Ilankovan
mesh_terms: D000273:Adipose Tissue / Q000473:pathology*; D002610:Cheek / Q000473:pathology; D006547:Hernia / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009801:Oculomotor Muscles / Q000293:injuries; D009915:Orbit / Q000002:abnormalities*; D009916:Orbital Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D009917:Orbital Fractures / Q000150:complications*; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: Buccal fat pad; Inferior orbital fissure; Orbital floor fracture