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X-ray Diffraction Analysis to Clarify the Unusual Origin of an Intraocular Foreign Body

Francisco J. Ascaso, Javier Blasco

Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · pp. 228–234 · Published 4 Mar 2012

10.9734/BJMMR/2012/1016

Abstract

Purpose: To clarify the origin of a metallic intraocular foreign body (IOFB) due to a firecracker injury and to show the utility of X-ray diffraction analysis in the identification process. Methods: Interventional case report using X-ray diffraction technique. Results: We report a mechanism of firecracker ocular injury not previously described in the published literature. It involved penetration into the eye by a ground particle of calamine (originated from the area of detonation) and not, as it could be suspected, by a firecracker fragment. Conclusion: X-ray diffraction analysis showed environmental debris in the area of detonation can be injected as foreign material into the eye.

Intraocular foreign body firecracker injury X-ray diffraction analysis calamine endophthalmitis ultrasonography computed tomography

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