An unusual presentation of orbital encephalocele following a self‐inflicted gunshot wound injury: A case report and literature review

Key Clinical Message While orbital encephaloceles secondary to orbital roof fractures, in the setting of gunshot wound injuries, are rare, it is important to discuss diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes. This comprehensive manuscript aims to accomplish these objectives.

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Published in:	Clinical case reports Vol. 12; no. 8; pp. e9115 - n/a
Main Authors:	Levine, Marc, Noel, Olivier F., Patel, Shivam, Park, Haejoe, Weller, Christopher L., Lighthall, Jessyka G.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	England John Wiley & Sons, Inc 01-08-2024 John Wiley and Sons Inc Wiley
Subjects:	Abscesses Case Report Case reports Ear, Nose, and Throat Firearms Fistula Fractures gunshot wound injury Injuries Mental disorders Mental health orbital encephalocele Otolaryngology Patients Sinuses suicide Suicides & suicide attempts traumatic encephalocele Visual acuity United States > US orbital encephalocele case report gunshot wound injury suicide traumatic encephalocele
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Summary:	Key Clinical Message While orbital encephaloceles secondary to orbital roof fractures, in the setting of gunshot wound injuries, are rare, it is important to discuss diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes. This comprehensive manuscript aims to accomplish these objectives.
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ISSN:	2050-0904 2050-0904
DOI:	10.1002/ccr3.9115