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*increased intraocular pressure such as glaucoma, infection, haemorrhage or neoplasia. | *increased intraocular pressure such as glaucoma, infection, haemorrhage or neoplasia. | ||
*Exophthalmos has been reported in rabbits with an intrathoracic mass (thymoma) and following long-term external jugular catheter placement. | *Exophthalmos has been reported in rabbits with an intrathoracic mass (thymoma) and following long-term external jugular catheter placement. | ||
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#Oral examination and radiography of the skull is indicated to rule out underlying dental disease. | #Oral examination and radiography of the skull is indicated to rule out underlying dental disease. | ||
#Ultrasonography of the orbit may demonstrate an abscess and needle aspiration may be used to sample the contents. Aspirates are likely to be purulent material associated with Pasteurella multocida or other bacterial infection. | #Ultrasonography of the orbit may demonstrate an abscess and needle aspiration may be used to sample the contents. Aspirates are likely to be purulent material associated with Pasteurella multocida or other bacterial infection. | ||
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A one-year-old pet rabbit presents with unilateral exophthalmos and a history of anorexia and excessive salivation.
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