This document discusses various causes of proptosis (abnormal protrusion of the eyeball) and how they appear on CT scans. It lists common causes as vascular abnormalities, endocrine disorders like thyrotoxicosis, infections/inflammation, and neoplasms. CT scan is recommended for evaluation as it allows assessment of the orbit, paranasal sinuses, and intracranial structures. Examples are given of different pathologies appearing as retrobulbar masses, thickened or infiltrated extraocular muscles, sinus masses, and intracranial lesions that can cause proptosis.