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Ruptured globe

Introduction

Overview

Overview

Rupture globe leads to ocular hypotony. Ocular hypotony may also be caused by ocular surgery and glaucoma therapy.

Diagnosis

Diagnosis

CT

    • “Flat tire” sign
    • “Umbrella” sign
  • Flat tire Image courtesy of RadsWiki and copylefted
    Flat tire Image courtesy of RadsWiki and copylefted
  • Umbrella Image courtesy of RadsWiki and copylefted
    Umbrella Image courtesy of RadsWiki and copylefted
  • CT demonstrates a ruptured globe Image courtesy of RadsWiki and copylefted
    CT demonstrates a ruptured globe Image courtesy of RadsWiki and copylefted
  • CT demonstrates a ruptured globe Image courtesy of RadsWiki and copylefted
    CT demonstrates a ruptured globe Image courtesy of RadsWiki and copylefted
  • CT demonstrates a ruptured globe Image courtesy of RadsWiki and copylefted
    CT demonstrates a ruptured globe Image courtesy of RadsWiki and copylefted
References

References

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]