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Orbital Pseudotumor
Alternate Names : Idiopathic Orbital Inflamatory Syndrome (IOIS)
Definition The orbit is the bony pyramid-shaped cavity of the skull that contains and protects the eyeball and associated structures. Orbital pseudotumor is a swelling of the orbital tissues behind the eye, but unlike cancerous tumors, it cannot invade tissues or spread elsewhere.
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Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
The cause is unknown. No risk factors are known.
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• Definition
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• Orbital Pseudotumor Symptoms & Signs
• Orbital Pseudotumor Prevention
• Orbital Pseudotumor Diagnosis & Tests
• Orbital Pseudotumor Treatment
• Orbital Pseudotumor Prognosis
• Orbital Pseudotumor Complications
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Topics that might be of interest to you Tests & Exams
• Biopsy
• Skull X-Ray
• Ultrasound
Other Topics
• Swelling
Review Date : 11/5/2002
Reviewed By : Raymond S. Douglas M.D., Ph.D. Department of Ophthalmology, UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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