Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: We present a rare case of an isolated right superior rectus hematoma in a 14-year-old boy following a road traffic accident (RTA), which was effectively treated with oral corticosteroids alone. This case emphasizes the importance of prompt diagnosis and conservative treatment in isolated extraocular muscle hematomas. It also highlights the role of clinical awareness and imaging in guiding treatment while avoiding unnecessary surgery. Additionally, the case raises awareness about the rare presentations of orbital trauma and the effectiveness of non-invasive treatments.
Source: Cureus
DOI: 10.7759/cureus.81763
Authors: Abdul Hadi Mallick, Zubaida Sirang
Institution: Aga Khan University Hospital
Language: English
Topic: Case Reports on Hematomas
Subfield: Surgery
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4409186391