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Neurological examination revealed isolated right abducens nerve (VI) palsy and paresthesia at territories of right ophthalmic (V1) and maxillary (V2) nerves. Partial CSS was suspected. Brain magnetic resonance image (MRI) revealed a contrast-enhancing mass involving the pterygopalatine fossa, sphenoid, and maxillary sinuses extending into the cavernous sinus. Fiberscope biopsy confirmed nonkeratinizing squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). After consultation with otolaryngologist, concurrent chemoradiation as the initial treatment modality was suggested. We describe an uncommon etiology of CSS by pterygopalatine SCC invasion, presenting initially as subtle cranial nerve palsies. Involvement of lower anatomical structures in cavernous sinus and \u201cmandibular sparing\u201d can be a hint of invasive lesion from pterygopalatine fossa. 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