<prompt> Axial proptosis is associated withOptic gliomaDermoid cystLacrimal gland tumorsMaxillary tumors  <response>: Ans. a Optic gliomaRef Kanski 7e, chapter 3, Jakabisc 3e, p. 2886 Space-occupying lesions within the muscle cone, such as cavernous haemangiomas and optic nerve tumours cause axial proptosis. 