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Atypical presentation of an unusual foreign body

Author(s) -

Usha Kim,

Vipul Arora,

Shashikant Shetty,

AkashD Shah

Publication year - 2010

Publication title -

indian journal of ophthalmology

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.542

H-Index - 51

eISSN - 1998-3689

pISSN - 0301-4738

DOI - 10.4103/0301-4738.64138

Subject(s) - diplopia , foreign body , medicine , presentation (obstetrics) , radiological weapon , surgery , foreign bodies , radiology

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.

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