Unilateral Orbital Emphysema After Sneezing

Kocak N., ÖZTÜRK A. T., Zengin M. O., Kaynak S., Men S.

ANNALS OF OPHTHALMOLOGY, vol.41, pp.195-198, 2009 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 41
  • Publication Date: 2009
  • Journal Name: ANNALS OF OPHTHALMOLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.195-198
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

We report a case who developed unilateral orbital emphysema after sneezing in a 30-year-old man presented with left crepitant eyelid swelling and progressive ptosis. Sneezing may cause orbital emphysema in cases with a history of minor periorbital trauma. While periodical follow-up without any medication is considered satisfactory, needle decompression may provide early cure.