Faberalmost 7 years ago
Clinical thinking #6
What is the name of this finding? What's this sign associated with? Raccoon eye or periorbital ecchymosis is a sign of basal skull fracture. It is associated also with some cancers, such as neuroblastoma, and amyloidosis.
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almost 7 years ago
Racoon eyes /panda eyes /perorbital ecchymosis associated w/basilar skull fracture , facial fractures , subgaleal hematomas.
almost 7 years ago
Black eye or raccoon eyes..... indicates head inj or blow to head
almost 7 years ago
Racoon eyes /Periorbital ecchymosis. Seen in basal skull injury, pressure hematoma, craniotomy, abnormal mass in skull.
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