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Can a brain lesion cause peripheral vision loss?

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Dr. Stephen Berns answered

Yes: Depending on the location of the lesion, different parts of the optic pathway can be affected.

Dr Scartozzi agreed

Answered 10/31/2012

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What connects the brain and the peripheral nervous system?

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Hi doctors. I had MRI of Brain..Could complete opacification of the left frontal sinus with peripheral mucosal thickening in central T1 hyperintense proteinaceous secretions and several contiguous opacified left anterior ethmoid air cells be cancer?

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3 episodes of extreme dizziness over last 9 mos. Wound up in ER all 3 times, yesterday the worst one yet. Intense sweating and vomiting. No heart issue detected, nor blood sugar issues. er staff suspect peripheral vertigo. Given Valium. Brain issue?

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