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ArticleCureus2025

A Rare Case of Traumatic Orbital Pseudomeningocele.

Sophia Mirkin, Jeet Patel, Wen Wang, Corey Engel

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Article in Cureus, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors.

Sophia MirkinDr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, USA.
Jeet PatelNeuroradiology, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, USA.
Wen WangRadiology, University of Florida Health, Jacksonville, USA.
Corey EngelRadiology, University of Florida Health, Jacksonville, USA.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

A traumatic orbital pseudomeningocele is a rare complication of orbital trauma associated with orbital roof fractures and is underreported in the literature. Clinical signs may include proptosis, ophthalmoplegia, and diplopia, and when severe, there can be additional periorbital swelling from the anterior subcutaneous extension of the pseudomeningocele. We present a rare case of an orbital roof fracture resulting in an orbital pseudomeningocele with periorbital extension. CT is the preferred imaging modality for detecting orbital and other maxillofacial fractures, and it is sensitive to structural complications of this nature. In most cases, surgical repair is necessary. Our case emphasizes the significance of diagnostic imaging and collaborative care for optimal patient outcomes.

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cerebrospinal fluid leakimagingorbital pseudomeningoceleorbital roof fracturetraumatic injury

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PMID39991414
PMCPMC11846661

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