Face - Blowout fracture - OM view
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Face - Blowout fracture - OM view
- Blowout fractures are caused by increased pressure in the orbit - the orbit gives way at its weakest point, which is the orbital floor
- The classic 'teardrop' sign is due to herniation of soft tissue into the maxillary antrum
- The air/fluid level in the maxillary antrum is due to the presence of blood
Face - Blowout fracture - OM 30 view
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Face - Blowout fracture - OM 30 view
- Here is another example of a blowout fracture