[Anophthalmos. Sequela of an unusual birth injury].

A child is reported who was born with complete absence of the right globe after instrumental delivery. The delivery was difficult and had been carried out by application of suction cup and forceps. The clinical examination at our hospital some days after the delivery suggested accidental enucleation during birth. In addition to anophthalmia, only minor laceration of the conjunctiva, a hematoma of the lids and a skin wound close to the right cheek were present, but no further orbital injuries. In earlier literature, similar injuries with luxation of the globe during delivery have been reported but they were usually associated with heavy periorbital injuries.