Unilateral proptosis with bilateral VI th nerve palsy,diagnosis is –
Correct Answer: Cavernous sinus thrombosis
Description: Unilateral proptosis and bilateral 6th nerve polsy suggest the diagnosis of CST.
Bilateral 6th nerve palsy suggests the involvement of opposite side cavernous sinus. In more than 50% of the patients of CST opposite side is involved. 6th nerve is earliest to be involvement.
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