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Post-traumatic isolated rectus muscle hematoma

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Annals of Ophthalmology

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A 13-year-old boy presented to the emergency department with proptosis, blepharoptosis, and partial external ophthalmoplegia of the right eye following accidental blunt trauma. Clinical and investigative observations indicated right orbital hemorrhage in the form of an isolated superior rectus muscle hematoma. Recovery was complete after conservative treatment with systemic corticosteroids.

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  1. Guru Nanak Eye Centre, Maulana Azad Medical College, 427 Hawa Singh Block, Asiad Village Complex, 110 049, New Delhi, India

    Usha K. Raina MD, FRCS, FRCOphth & Deven Tuli MS

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  1. Usha K. Raina MD, FRCS, FRCOphth
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Raina, U.K., Tuli, D. Post-traumatic isolated rectus muscle hematoma. Ann Ophthalmol 33, 64–66 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12009-001-0059-0

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