In adult Pulsatile proptosis seen in
Correct Answer: A.V. fistula
Description: (A.V. fistula): (407-Khurana 5th edition; 551-Nema 6th/ed; 484-Parson 21st/ed)Causes of Pulsatile proptosis* Arterio - venous aneurysm (saccular aneurysm of ophthalmic artery)* Carotico- cavernous fistula (communication between ICA and cavernous)* Congenital meningocele or meningo encephaloele* Neurofibromatosis* Traumtic or operative hiatus* Embolization during arteriography is presently the treatment of choice* **Cavernous hemangiomaCapillary hemangioma* Most common benign tumour of the orbit in adult* Slowly progressive* Produces axial proptosis* Common ocular complications- Hyperopia- Optic nerve compression- Secondary glaucoma- Strabismus* Common tumour of childhood* Shows strawberry discolouration of the skin of eyelid* Usually involves the supreronasal quadrant of the orbit and medial part of upper lidCauses of PseudoproptosisHigh myopiaBuphthalmosRetraction of upperlid
Category:
Ophthalmology
Get More
Subject Mock Tests
Practice with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects and improve your knowledge.
Attempt a mock test nowMock Exam
Take an exam with 100 random questions selected from all subjects to test your knowledge.
Coming SoonGet More
Subject Mock Tests
Try practicing mock tests with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects.
Attempt a mock test now