10 Hemangioma Symptoms
Symptom #6: Exophthalmos or Proptosis
Exophthalmos or proptosis refers to the bulging out of the eyes anteriorly or in the forward direction. It can be bilateral or unilateral. Bilateral exophthalmos is usually seen in Grave’s disease while unilateral cases are often due to a growth occurring behind the eye.
Exophthalmos is significant as it can result in complete or partial dislocation from the orbit in severe cases. It can also occur due to trauma. Left untreated, the eyelids are unable to close over the eyes during sleep and blinking. This results in corneal dryness and damage. Another possible complication is the compression of the ophthalmic artery or optic nerve, resulting in blindness. In cases where the hemangioma extends posteriorly behind the eye, it can result in proptosis.
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