Unilateral orbital emphysema after sneezing

Ann Ophthalmol (Skokie). 2009 Fall-Winter;41(3-4):195-8.

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 followup without any medication is considered satisfactory, needle decompression may provide early cure.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Emphysema / diagnosis
  • Emphysema / etiology*
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Orbital Diseases / diagnosis
  • Orbital Diseases / etiology*
  • Remission, Spontaneous
  • Sneezing*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Visual Field Tests