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What is the term specifically referring to the abnormal protrusion of the eyeball?
What is the term specifically referring to the abnormal protrusion of the eyeball?
- Orbital cellulitis
- Proptosis
- Exophthalmos (correct)
- Retrobulbar lesions
What is the length of the intraorbital portion of the optic nerve?
What is the length of the intraorbital portion of the optic nerve?
- 10 mm
- 18 mm
- 30 mm
- 25 mm (correct)
What is the purpose of Naffziger's method?
What is the purpose of Naffziger's method?
- To detect the direction of proptosis
- To measure the severity of proptosis
- To detect asymmetrical proptosis (correct)
- To diagnose orbital cellulitis
What type of lesions typically cause axial proptosis?
What type of lesions typically cause axial proptosis?
What is the term for displacement of the globe in the coronal plane?
What is the term for displacement of the globe in the coronal plane?
What is the purpose of the Luedde exophthalmometer?
What is the purpose of the Luedde exophthalmometer?
In what situation should drainage of infected sinuses be considered?
In what situation should drainage of infected sinuses be considered?
What is a characteristic of preseptal cellulitis?
What is a characteristic of preseptal cellulitis?
What is Chandler's classification of complication of sinusitis that involves pus in the space between bone and periosteum?
What is Chandler's classification of complication of sinusitis that involves pus in the space between bone and periosteum?
When is an emergency canthotomy/cantholysis warranted?
When is an emergency canthotomy/cantholysis warranted?
What is the characteristic of orbital cellulitis according to Chandler's classification?
What is the characteristic of orbital cellulitis according to Chandler's classification?
In which condition should biopsy of inflammatory tissue be performed?
In which condition should biopsy of inflammatory tissue be performed?
What is the appearance of muscle on T1 weighted MRI in Tolosa-Hunt syndrome?
What is the appearance of muscle on T1 weighted MRI in Tolosa-Hunt syndrome?
What is the primary treatment for Tolosa-Hunt syndrome?
What is the primary treatment for Tolosa-Hunt syndrome?
What is the common sensory deficit seen in Tolosa-Hunt syndrome?
What is the common sensory deficit seen in Tolosa-Hunt syndrome?
What is the characteristic of the clinical course of Tolosa-Hunt syndrome?
What is the characteristic of the clinical course of Tolosa-Hunt syndrome?
What is the diagnosis of Tolosa-Hunt syndrome based on?
What is the diagnosis of Tolosa-Hunt syndrome based on?
What is the primary purpose of a biopsy in Tolosa-Hunt syndrome?
What is the primary purpose of a biopsy in Tolosa-Hunt syndrome?
What is the measurement of proptosis achieved with the aid of?
What is the measurement of proptosis achieved with the aid of?
What is the reading that indicates proptosis?
What is the reading that indicates proptosis?
What is the difference in readings between the two eyes that is suspicious of proptosis?
What is the difference in readings between the two eyes that is suspicious of proptosis?
What is the term for the false impression of proptosis?
What is the term for the false impression of proptosis?
What is the age group in which 80% of preseptal cellulitis cases occur?
What is the age group in which 80% of preseptal cellulitis cases occur?
What is the most common causative organism of preseptal cellulitis?
What is the most common causative organism of preseptal cellulitis?
What is the investigation that shows opacification anterior to the orbital septum in preseptal cellulitis?
What is the investigation that shows opacification anterior to the orbital septum in preseptal cellulitis?
What is the medical emergency that may cause loss of vision and even death?
What is the medical emergency that may cause loss of vision and even death?
What is the treatment of orbital cellulitis that may be required in up to 90% of adults?
What is the treatment of orbital cellulitis that may be required in up to 90% of adults?
What is the complication of orbital cellulitis that can cause increased IOP?
What is the complication of orbital cellulitis that can cause increased IOP?
What is the typical age of presentation for Wegener granulomatosis?
What is the typical age of presentation for Wegener granulomatosis?
Which of the following organs is typically affected in Wegener granulomatosis?
Which of the following organs is typically affected in Wegener granulomatosis?
What is the characteristic type of vasculitis seen in Wegener granulomatosis?
What is the characteristic type of vasculitis seen in Wegener granulomatosis?
Which of the following is a common ocular feature of Wegener granulomatosis?
Which of the following is a common ocular feature of Wegener granulomatosis?
What is the useful serological test for diagnosing Wegener granulomatosis?
What is the useful serological test for diagnosing Wegener granulomatosis?
What is the typical treatment for Wegener granulomatosis?
What is the typical treatment for Wegener granulomatosis?
