Intracranial Migration of a Broken Rod after Orbitocranial Injury in an Adult

Craniocerebral injuries due to the induction of sharp objects are relatively rare and are nearly always observed in the pediatric rather than the adult population. Orbitocranial injuries involving a piece of smooth steel rod are an extremely rare incident and to our knowledge have yet to be reported in previous literary publications. When this particular category of injury does occur the invading intracranial foreign body usually remains lodged within its entry position. This is most often near the entry point and within the frontal lobe after penetrating the orbit.
Source: World Neurosurgery - Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Tags: Case Report Source Type: research