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Pseudotumor Cerebri (cont.)

What is the prognosis for patient's with pseudotumor cerebri?

The disorder may cause progressive, permanent visual loss in some patients. In some cases, pseudotumor cerebri recurs.

For more information about pseudotumor cerebri

Intracranial Hypertension Research Foundation
6517 Buena Vista Drive
Vancouver, WA 98661
contact@ihrfoundation.org
http://www.IHRFoundation.org
Tel: 360-693-4473
Fax: 360-694-7062

National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD)
P.O. Box 1968
(55 Kenosia Avenue)
Danbury, CT 06813-1968
orphan@rarediseases.org
http://www.rarediseases.org
Tel: 203-744-0100 Voice Mail 800-999-NORD (6673)
Fax: 203-798-2291

Pseudotumor Cerebri Support Network
8247 Riverside Drive
Powell, OH 43065
ptcduncan@juno.com
http://www.pseudotumorcerebri.com

SOURCE: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke


Last Editorial Review: 9/30/2008



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