Enophthalmos caused by an orbital venous malformation

Hong Kong Med J. 2009 Aug;15(4):299-300.

Abstract

Orbital vascular malformations usually present with proptosis. We report a case where a patient with an orbital venous malformation presented with enophthalmos. Since many underlying orbital pathologies, including orbital metastases, can cause enophthalmos, it is important to investigate patients properly. Computed tomographic imaging of the orbit remains the most useful tool in the management of patients with enophthalmos.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Enophthalmos / diagnosis
  • Enophthalmos / diagnostic imaging
  • Enophthalmos / etiology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Orbit / blood supply*
  • Orbit / diagnostic imaging
  • Radiography
  • Vascular Malformations / complications*
  • Vascular Malformations / diagnostic imaging