An Extremely Long Lasting Foreign Body in the Orbital Floor

Foreign bodies in the maxillofacial region or in the orbit are often the result of traumatic incidents and are often seen in adults. The types of foreign bodies most frequently encountered in the orbital region are metallic objects and chunks of glass.1 Intraorbital foreign bodies are usually the result of high-energy injuries but can also be identified after minor injuries with no significant history.2 Because an untreated foreign body can give rise to severe complications, all patients who present with maxillofacial trauma should be examined with care and skepticism.