Based on this description, what is the most likely diagnosis?
A 29-year-old physical therapist presents for evaluation of an eyelid problem. On observation, the right eyeball appears to be protruding forward.
A) Ptosis
B) Exophthalmos
C) Ectropion
D) Epicanthus
B) Exophthalmos
Exophthalmos is the condition when the eyeball protrudes forward. If it is bilateral, it suggests the presence of Graves' disease. If it is unilateral, it could still be caused by Graves' disease. Alternatively, it could be caused by a tumor or inflammation in the orbit.
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