Orbitoethmoidal foreign body through traumatic penetrating orbital injury

Abstract

Foreign bodies in the nasal cavity, paranasal sinuses, and orbit are commonly related to high-velocity maxillofacial injuries. Cases of foreign bodies in paranasal sinuses are very rare. They may present with non-specific symptoms which make them easily neglected during history taking and clinical assessment. High clinical suspicion and radiological assessments are essential in patients with high-velocity insult to rule out the possibility of impalement injury. The course of management is determined by the location and type of foreign body. We share a rare case of metallic foreign bodies in the orbitoethmoidal region which took a combined surgical and conservative course of treatment involving a multidisciplinary team.