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| Year : 2023 | Volume
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| Issue : 1 | Page : 179-181 |
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Posterior ethmoidal mucocele with orbital apex syndrome in a young male: A rare case report
S Saudhamini, Vidhyadevi Ramasamy, S Padmanaban, D Sundar, V Ravisankar, N Vignesh
Department of Ophthalmology, PSG Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Peelamedu, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
Correspondence Address:
S Saudhamini
Department of Ophthalmology, PSG Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Peelamedu, Coimbatore - 641 004, Tamil Nadu
India
 Source of Support: None, Conflict of Interest: None
DOI: 10.4103/ijo.IJO_1917_22
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A 39-year-old male presented with painless diminution of vision in the right eye for 10 days, which was associated with drooping of the upper lid for 4 days. Vision was perception of light with 4 mm ptosis and mild proptosis and 3.5 mm pupil with grade 1 relative afferent pupillary defect (RAPD). Extraocular movements showed abduction and elevation limitation of -2, adduction and depression limitation of -1 in the right eye. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showed right posterior ethmoidal mucocele causing optic nerve compression. Marsupialization of mucocele and optic nerve decompression were done. Post-surgery, vision, ptosis, and extraocular movements improved and pupil remained the same owing to the mechanical effect of the mucocele. Early identification and intervention of posterior ethmoidal mucocele is crucial in preventing visual compromise.
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