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Definition
The periorbital hematoma, commonly called the "black eye", is an ecchymosis that develops in the tissues surrounding the eyeball.
This symptom can manifest itself for various reasons. Common causes include traumas to the face or head: blood and other fluids escaping from the capillaries following the injury collect in the tissues around the eye and, during the process of reabsorption of the blood effusion, are observed the appearance of a bluish-purple color.
In most cases, a contusion to the eye heals spontaneously after a few days. However, it should be considered that a periorbital hematoma can also result from more serious pathologies, such as an ocular or cranial trauma, which require medical attention especially if after the incident strong pain, nausea or visual disturbances occur. The effect of a blunt force injury, such as that caused by a fist, can damage the inside of the eye.
The appearance of the typical dark color in the area around the eye may also depend on some surgical treatments, as happens in post-operative recovery after a plastic face surgery. Other causes of a black eye include nose fractures, amyloidosis and some neoplastic processes.
Possible Causes * of Black Eye
- Amyloidosis
- Neuroblastoma
