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It is a condition that results in bruising (ecchymosis) and swelling around both (bilateral) eyes (periorbital)

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What is the difference between a periorbital hematoma and a bilateral periorbital hematoma?

periorbital hematoma is 1 black eye, bilateral is 2 black eyes


What conditions do you get from bilateral periorbital hematoma?

Bilateral Periorbital Hematoma is simply a black eye or a shiner. The so-called black eye is caused by bleeding beneath the skin and around the eye.


If you have a bilateral periorbital hematoma what kind of injury do you have?

A black eye or raccoon eyes.


If swelling surround the eye or eyes is known as what kind of edema?

periorbital edema.


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What physical manifestations alert the physician to order images of the cranial vault to investigate for basilar skull fracture?

Physical manifestations that may alert a physician to order images of the cranial vault for basilar skull fracture include CSF leakage from the nose or ears, raccoon eyes (periorbital ecchymosis), Battle's sign (postauricular ecchymosis), and otorrhagia (blood from the ear). These signs suggest potential trauma to the base of the skull and warrant further imaging for accurate diagnosis.


Which term is the common name for ecchymosis?

Bruise


What is ecchymosis and its causes?

damage to blood vessel


What caused the ecchymosis?

Possible blood clotting problem??


What is Periorbital edema?

"puffy eyes" or swelling around the eyes


How can you get ecchymosis on the mouth?

I am a dental hygienist and we see ecchymosis in the mouth, usually on the upper hard and soft palate, it is caused by sexual abuse. Usually caused by something forced in the mouth.