Electrical Cable as a Missed Intraocular Foreign Body with Orbital Extension: A Case Report
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Published: January 26, 2026
Abstract
Background: Intraocular Foreign Bodies (IOFBs) are one of the common causes of visual loss. Missed IOFBs can lead to devastating complications.
Case Report: A 14-year-old boy presented with one-month history of vision loss in the right eye from an electric cable used to whip a cart-horse. He was treated with unspecified eye drops and intravenous antibiotics at peripheral facilities. At a Tertiary hospital, CT scan revealed panophthalmitis and IOFB with orbital extension. He was managed with evisceration and foreign body removal.
Conclusion: A high index of suspicion and appropriate investigations help minimize complications in patients with IOFBs.
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