raccoon eyes


rac·coon eyes

bilateral ecchymosis in the periorbital region; suggests a basilar skull fracture and may also be seen in neuroblastoma. Synonym(s): bilateral medial orbital ecchymoses

rac·coon eyes

(rak-ūn' īz) Periorbital ecchymosis appearing several hours after delayed discoloration around the eyes from a fracture of the floor of the anterior cranial fossa.

rac·coon eyes

(rak-ūn' īz) Bilateral ecchymosis in periorbital region; suggests basilar skull fracture or neuroblastoma.
Synonym(s): raccoon sign.