Proptosis

Definition:

Objective: An eye that is protruding anterior to the plane of the face to a greater extent than is typical

Comments:

This finding should be distinguished from underdevelopment of the supraorbital ridge or maxilla/zygoma. In Proptosis, the globe is anteriorly protuberant in comparison to the overall plane of the face. There is no known objective measurement, and diagnosing this feature depends heavily on the experience of the observer.

Synonyms:

• Prominent Eyes

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