Medical MCQ-Paralysis of 3rd, 4th, 6th nerves with involvement of ophthalmic division of 5th nerve, localizes the lesion to -

Paralysis of 3rd, 4th, 6th nerves with involvement of ophthalmic division of 5th nerve, localizes the lesion to –

Cavernous sinus

Apex of orbit

Brainstem

Base of skull

Question Category:

Ophthalmology

Correct Answer:

Cavernous sinus

Description:

Paralysis of 3rd, 4th, 6th nerve and involvement of ophthalmic division of 5th nerve → cavernous sinus thrombosis. Paralysis of 3rd, 4'h, 6th nerve, ophthalmic division of 5th nerve plus optic nerve signs→ orbital apex syndrome.

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