The facial coronal CT slice shows a ‘tear drop’ sign. There is herniation of the infra orbital fat and inferior rectus into the maxillary sinus.
Orbital blow-out fracture is due to sudden increase in the intra ocular pressure causing fracture of the orbital floor. On the facial view x-rays /CT, it can be seen as
- Tear drop sign as above.
- Eyebrow sign – air from maxillary sinus rising superiorly within the orbital cavity.
- There may be associated fluid within the maxillary sinus.
Reference: Grainger & Allison’s Diagnostic Radiology Essentials.