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The patient came with unilateral Proptosis and bilateral Abducent nerve palsy. This could be from
A. Cavernous sinus
B. Orbital cellulitis
C. Orbital pseudotumor
D. Orbital lymphoma
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Ans: a.Cavernous sinus
>Proptosis is initially seen unilaterally ultimately becomes bilateral.
>6th cranial nerve(Abducent) passes through the cavernous sinus.so in cavernous sinus thrombosis bilateral abducens palsy is seen.
Parson’s Diseases of the Eye -Ed. 22 Pg 497