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*Diffuse tearing and increased intercanthal distance are suggestive | *Diffuse tearing and increased intercanthal distance are suggestive | ||
*Intranasal palpation | *Intranasal palpation with hemostat while palpating along bony rim for crepitus | ||
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Latest revision as of 22:35, 23 July 2016
Background
Evaluation
- Diffuse tearing and increased intercanthal distance are suggestive
- Intranasal palpation with hemostat while palpating along bony rim for crepitus
Differential Diagnosis
Maxillofacial Trauma
- Ears
- Nose
- Oral
- Other face
- Zygomatic arch fracture
- Zygomaticomaxillary (tripod) fracture
- Related
Management
Prognosis
- Complications include:
- Lacrimal disruption
- Medial canthal ligament rupture
- Dural tears
- Intracranial injury seen in up to 70%