Severe ocular alteration associated with fracture of the scapula. Case report

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: Scapula fractures are rare entities and occur along with severe respiratory complications, usually associated with lung tissue injuries. The authors describe a rare case of eye arteriolar thromboembolism due to scapular body fracture in a patient victim of a car accident.

Keywords

• Doencas retinianas
• Escapula
• Fraturas do ombro
• Tromboembolismo