Post-Traumatic Blepharocele in an Adult

Journal Title: Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal - Year 2013, Vol 13, Issue 3

Abstract

Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) collection in the eyelid is known as blepharocele. It is rarely reported in adults. In this report, we describe one such patient who developed a non-resolving swelling of the left upper eyelid associated with mechanical ptosis following a head injury. He had fractures involving the left orbital rim and roof, and the medial and lateral walls. His left frontal sinus was hypoplastic. Te diagnosis of CSF blepharocele was made based on clinical, biochemical and radiological fndings. He underwent transcranial repair of the left frontobasal dural tear with a good recovery.

Authors and Affiliations

Venkatesh Govindaraju| Department of Surgery, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Muscat, Oman, Ravindra Bharathi| Department of Plastic Surgery, Ganga Hospital, Coimbatore, India

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Venkatesh Govindaraju, Ravindra Bharathi (2013). Post-Traumatic Blepharocele in an Adult. Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal, 13(3), 479-481. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-14387