CT findings of an endo-orbital osteoma producing proptosis and the optic nerve's compression
Abstract
Osteoma is a benign bone tumour, with an incidence of 2% of all orbital tumours. Osteomas located in orbit remain asymptomatic until they reach a size that originates mass effect signs such as exophthalmos, diplopia, and unilateral blindness.
Materials and methods. In this case, a male patient presented to the emergency room with progressive proptosis, worsening headaches, and swelling of the left anterior periorbital and frontal sinus region one year after the beginning of the symptoms.
Idioventricular rhythm and shock after a honeybee sting
Abstract
Objective: The objective of this study was to describe the case of a 19-year-old male presenting with bradycardia and hypotension after a honeybee sting making a review of the literature and pathophysiology of the cardiovascular and electrocardiogram (EKG) changes after a bee sting.