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What is Raccon eye?

Definition Raccoon eye Black eyes, raccoon eye appearance A descriptor for bilateral periorbital accumulations of blood or other substances, likened to the nocturnal North American omnivore, Procyon lotor; this Panda bear-like appearance is classically described in periorbital hematomas, often associated with anterior-posterior displacement-type automobile accidents or basilar fractures of the skull; less commonly, the descriptor is applied to the periorbital purpura due to skin infiltration in primary amyloidosis, as a spontaneous event, or after prolonged eye-strain
McGraw-Hill Concise Dictionary of Modern Medicine. 2002 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.

Raccoons eyes also known as Spectacle hemorrhage a discoloration of the tissues around the eyes usually due to a Bacilar skull fracture.
Journal :Western Journal of Emergency Medicine, 11(1) Tittle: Raccon eyes Author: McPheeters

How Raccoon eyes can be form?

A black eye, raccoons eyes is caused when blood collects in the space round the eye. It is a common result of injury to the face or head, but may also arise without any kind of injury. It may signify more serious injuries or illnesses. Raccoons eyes is a common complication of basal skull fractures resulting from blood tracking along tissue plains into periorbital tissues. Severe maxillofacial trauma, thoracic crush injury and acute subdural bleeding are also known to cause raccoons eyes. What the cause blood in nose and ear? The blood in nose and ear for due to basilar skull fracture. The basilar skull fracture usually associated with bleeding and CSF leakage from nose (rhinorrhea) or the ear (otorrhea).
Journal :Western Journal of Emergency Medicine, 11(1) Tittle: Raccon eyes Author: McPheeters

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