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Skull Base 2002; 12(2): 073-076
DOI: 10.1055/s-2002-31569
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Blepharocele After Head Injury

Harjinder Singh Bhatoe
  • Department of Neurosurgery, Army Hospital (R&R), Delhi Cantt., India
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Publication Date:
18 May 2004 (online)

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ABSTRACT

Blepharocele is a rare complication of skull base injury involving the orbital roof. We present a 23-year-old male who developed blepharocele due to an orbital rim fracture and basal dural tear. His vision remained intact. The lesion resolved completely after surgical repair of the basal dura.

KEYWORDS

Blepharocele - eye injury - head injury - skull base fracture - ocular encephalocele

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