A 50-Year-old diabetic patient presented with orbital pain, swelling and chemosis along with fever. He has been treated for an infection in the orbit presumably orbital cellulitis 10 days ago. O/E: – 3rd, 4th and 6th cranial nerves involvement seen Trigeminal neuropathy affecting V1 and V2 divisions The neuropathy was observed initially on left side but later right side was also affected. CT venogram of the patient Which vein is most likely responsible for the above condition: –
A 50-Year-old diabetic patient presented with orbital pain, swelling and chemosis along with fever. He has been treated for an infection in the orbit presumably orbital cellulitis 10 days ago. O/E: – 3rd, 4th and 6th cranial nerves involvement seen Trigeminal neuropathy affecting V1 and V2 divisions The neuropathy was observed initially on left side but later right side was also affected. CT venogram of the patient Which vein is most likely responsible for the above condition: –
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A 50-Year-old diabetic patient presented with orbital pain, swelling and chemosis along with fever. He has been treated for an infection in the orbit presumably orbital cellulitis 10 days ago. O/E: - 3rd, 4th and 6th cranial nerves involvement seen Trigeminal neuropathy affecting V1 and V2 divisions The neuropathy was observed initially on left side but later right side was also affected. CT venogram of the patient Which vein is most likely responsible for the above condition: -
✓ Correct Answer: B. Superior ophthalmic vein
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