Q9
sudha2015 - 01-15-11 13:10
A 7-year-old boy is brought to the physician
3 days after sustaining a small laceration of the
left eyebrow. His temperature is 38.8°C
(101.8°F). Examination shows erythema and
edema of the left eyelid and periorbital region
with moderate proptosis and decreased ocular
movement; eye movement is painful. The disc
margins are sharp, and there are no retinal
abnormalities. Which of the following is the
most likely diagnosis?
(A) Cavernous sinus thrombosis
(B) Lateral sinus thrombosis
(C) Orbital cellulitis
(D) Preseptal (periorbital) cellulitis
(E) Sagittal sinus thrombosis
sudha2015 - 01-15-11 13:10
A 7-year-old boy is brought to the physician
3 days after sustaining a small laceration of the
left eyebrow. His temperature is 38.8°C
(101.8°F). Examination shows erythema and
edema of the left eyelid and periorbital region
with moderate proptosis and decreased ocular
movement; eye movement is painful. The disc
margins are sharp, and there are no retinal
abnormalities. Which of the following is the
most likely diagnosis?
(A) Cavernous sinus thrombosis
(B) Lateral sinus thrombosis
(C) Orbital cellulitis
(D) Preseptal (periorbital) cellulitis
(E) Sagittal sinus thrombosis
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Re: Q9 babbu5508 - 02-01-11 14:19 Examination shows erythema and edema of the left eyelid and periorbital region with moderate proptosis and decreased ocular movement; eye movement is painful. (C) Orbital cellulitis
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