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AHMED, A. Orbital apex syndrome after trauma in a 6-year-old - a rare occurrence. SAMJ, S. Afr. med. j. [online]. 2017, vol.107, n.9, pp.747-749. ISSN 2078-5135.  http://dx.doi.org/10.7196/samj.2017.v107i9.12465.

Orbital apex syndrome is rare, but can occur as a consequence of trauma from fracture of the medial orbit. This case report highlights the fact that a high index of suspicion is needed when a patient presents with a facial injury, especially in children who cannot give an account of the actual events that transpired. Radiological investigation should be done early when an underlying injury is suspected in a trauma patient. A low threshold for computed tomography should be maintained when proptosis and vision loss are present.

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