Abnormal anatomy of inferior orbital fissure and herniation of buccal fat pad

T Aldridge; A Thomson; V Ilankovan

doi:10.1016/j.bjoms.2014.09.020

Abnormal anatomy of inferior orbital fissure and herniation of buccal fat pad

Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2015 Jan;53(1):92-3. doi: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2014.09.020. Epub 2014 Oct 22.

Authors

T Aldridge¹, A Thomson², V Ilankovan²

Affiliations

¹ Poole Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, United Kingdom. Electronic address: t_aldridge@hotmail.com.
² Poole Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, United Kingdom.

PMID: 25451070
DOI: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2014.09.020

Abstract

The anatomy of the inferior orbital fissure has been well studied, and its reported dimensions vary little. It is encountered during exploration of the orbital floor and when possible is not disturbed. We describe a case of herniation of buccal fat through the inferior orbital fissure that was found during exploration and repair of the orbital floor.

Keywords: Buccal fat pad; Inferior orbital fissure; Orbital floor fracture.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Adipose Tissue / pathology*
Cheek / pathology
Hernia / etiology
Humans
Male
Oculomotor Muscles / injuries
Orbit / abnormalities*
Orbital Diseases / etiology*
Orbital Fractures / complications*
Young Adult