Orbital emphysema in COPD with bronchopleural fistula

Abstract

Orbital emphysema is usually a benign, self-limited condition. Intraorbital extension of the entrapped air in the absence of an orbital fracture is extremely rare. Although benign, a careful periodic monitoring of intraocular pressure, optic nerve examinations, and prompt management are warranted in order to prevent tension pneumoobitus secondary to increasing intraorbital pressure by the orbital air.

Keywords:

• COPD
• orbital emphysema
• tension pneumoorbitus