Lower eyelid herniation of orbital fat may complicate periocular corticosteroid injection
2002; Elsevier BV; Volume: 133; Issue: 6 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1016/s0002-9394(02)01412-5
ISSN1879-1891
AutoresJustine R. Smith, Roger K. George, James T. Rosenbaum,
Tópico(s)Ophthalmology and Eye Disorders
ResumoPURPOSE: To report a case of lower eyelid herniation of orbital fat occurring after periocular corticosteroid injection. DESIGN: Interventional case report. METHODS: A 44-year-old man with asymmetrical pars planitis complicated by right cystoid macular edema was treated with multiple right orbital floor injections of triamcinolone through the lower eyelid. RESULTS: Right lower eyelid orbital fat herniation occurred during the course of the treatment. CONCLUSION: A herniation of orbital fat may complicate the injection of corticosteroid through the lower eyelid.
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