Traumatic Optic Neuropathy Accompanying Orbital Grease Gun Injury
Korean Journal of Ophthalmology
;
: 134-138, 2010.
Article
in English
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| ID: wpr-171956
ABSTRACT
We report a case of traumatic optic neuropathy accompanying a grease gun injury to the orbit. A 48-year-old man with a grease gun injury visited our clinic with decreased visual acuity, proptosis and limited extraocular movement (EOM). Orbital CT revealed a crescent mass of fat in the medial intraconal space. The grease was exuded from a lacerated conjunctival wound. The visual evoked potential (VEP) test demonstrated a decreased response in the left eye. Proptosis and EOM were improved after surgical removal of the grease. Systemic high-dose corticosteroid therapy was administered for suspected traumatic optic neuropathy, after which VEP nearly recovered, while visual acuity was slightly improved. A second surgery for traumatic cataract did not further improve visual acuity.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Orbit
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Accidents, Occupational
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Visual Acuity
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Eye Injuries, Penetrating
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Optic Nerve Injuries
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Evoked Potentials, Visual
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Lubricants
Limits:
Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Korean Journal of Ophthalmology
Year:
2010
Type:
Article
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