Purpose: To present a case of bilateral orbital compression syndrome secondary to subperiosteal hematoma in sickle cell disease. Methods: Case report of a child with sickle cell disease and asymmetric bilateral orbital compression syndrome, with extradural hematomas, ocular pain and proptosis. There was remission of symptoms and signs in about 20 days with symptomatic treatment alone. Radiological aspects in the acute and remission phases are presented. Conclusion: Sickle Cell disease should be included as a cause of orbital compression syndrome.
Orbital compression syndrome; Sickle cell disease; Exophthalmos
