SUBPERIOSTEAL HEMATOMA OF THE ORBIT - CASE PRESENTATION

A 14-year-old boy was referred with complaints of decreased vision, pa in, and diplopia that developed in his right eye after trauma. Radiolo gic studies showed an orbital roof fracture with an associated subperi osteal hematoma. Orbital exploration with surgical drainage of the hem atoma and roof fracture repair was performed. Postoperatively, he expe rienced complete visual recovery with resolution of his proptosis and diplopia. Subperiosteal hematomas of the orbit should be considered in the differential diagnosis of acute unilateral proptosis after trauma . The authors suggest that early intervention results in rapid patient recovery.