A patient with history of running nose and pain over medial aspect of the eye presents with sudden onset of high grade fever, prostration, chemosis, proptosis and diplopia on lateral gaze with congestion of the optic disc. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
Correct Answer: Cavernous sinus thrombosis
Description: Ans. (c) Cavernous sinus thrombosisRef: Parson's 20/e, p. 456 - 459.Orbital apex syndrome and orbital cellulitis (MC cause- ethmoidal sinusitis), present with concurrent complete external ophthalmoplegic.
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