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Query: UMLS:C0029089 (
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Tetanus
is a neurologic disorder caused by tetanospasmin, a protein toxin elaborated by Clostridium tetani. Cephalic tetanus is a localized form of the disease causing trismus and dysfunction of cranial nerves. We report the case of a man who presented with facial trauma, complete
ophthalmoplegia
, exophthalmos, areactive mydriasis, and periorbital hematoma. An orbital CT revealed air bubbles in the right orbital apex. The patient was given a
tetanus
toxoid booster and antibiotherapy. After extraction of a wooden foreign body, the patient developed right facial nerve palsy, disorders of swallowing, contralateral III cranial nerve palsy, and trismus. Only one case of cephalic
tetanus
from penetrating orbital wound has been reported in literature 20 years ago. When a patient presents with an orbital wound with
ophthalmoplegia
and signs of anaerobic infection, cephalic
tetanus
should be ruled out.
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PMID:Cephalic tetanus from penetrating orbital wound. 1971 Sep 32
