Orbital compression syndrome complicated by epidural hematoma and wide cephalohematoma in a patient with sickle cell disease

Ilhan N., Acipayam C., Aydogan F., Atci N., Ilhan O., Coskun M., ...More

Journal of AAPOS, vol.18, no.2, pp.189-191, 2014 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 18 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2014
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.jaapos.2013.11.011
  • Journal Name: Journal of AAPOS
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.189-191
  • Hatay Mustafa Kemal University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Orbital wall infarctions resulting in orbital and epidural hematomas are rare manifestations of sickle cell disease (SCD). We report orbital compression syndrome associated with an epidural hematoma and wide cephalohematoma in a 15-year-old boy with SCD. An infarcted orbital bone was observed on magnetic resonance imaging and three-phase bone scintigraphy with Technetium-99m methylene diphosphonate. The patient recovered completely without surgical intervention at the end of the fourth week. Prompt diagnosis and proper management are critical for complete recovery.