Question

A 3 year-old boy was attacked by a dog and sustained the injury below. Name one injury that should be strongly considered (Hint: there are several)

Answer

Important injuries to consider (image below):

• Tarsal tear
• Laceration of the lacrimal duct
• Corneal abrasion
• Globe rupture.

This patient had only a corneal abrasion on fluorescein exam.

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