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PTOSIS AND COMPLETE OPHTHALMOPLEGIA DUE TO CAVERNOUS SINUS AND ORBITAL APEX INVOLVEMENT FOLLOWING PANSINUSITIS WITHOUT CLINICAL ORBITAL CELLULITIS - A CASE REPORT

Journal: University Journal of Surgery and Surgical Specialities (Vol.5, No. 5)

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Page : 71-72

Keywords : Ptosis; ophthalmoplegia; sinusitis; Orbital-apex; cavernous sinus thrombosis;

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Abstract

When patients with cranial nerve palsies and ptosis present to an ophthalmologist, a detailed evaluation needs to be done and relevant investigations ordered so as to make an accurate diagnosis and start appropriate management. Improper diagnosis and treatment can lead to life threatening complications.

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