papilledema

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Finally, if your pet suffers from papilledema, a swollen blind spot that's caused by too much fluid build-up, that disorder may also be indicative of a vascular disorder in your pet.

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  1. swelling of the optic disc (where the optic nerve enters the eyeball); usually associated with an increase in intraocular pressure

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  • Large tumors or tumors with extensive perifocal swelling edema inevitably lead to elevated intracranial pressure, which translates clinically into headaches, vomiting, altered state of consciousness, papilledema. —  Find Free Articles - ArticlesBase
  • Finally, if your pet suffers from papilledema, a swollen blind spot that's caused by too much fluid build-up, that disorder may also be indicative of a vascular disorder in your pet. —  Shaister Miester Do Da
  • There have also been reports, including fatalities, of cardiac tamponade, cerebral edema, increased intracranial pressure, papilledema, and GI perforation. —  Health News from Medical News Today
  • Papilledema: People with OSA may have a higher incidence of papilledema, swelling of the optic nerve in both eyes. —  dailyindia.com News Feed
  • -- Papilledema: People with OSA may have a higher incidence of papilledema, swelling of the optic nerve in both eyes. —  Health News from Medical News Today
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