Papilledema

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Papilledema
Papilledema as seen on fundoscopic examination
Synonyms Papilloedema
Pronounce N/A
Specialty N/A
Symptoms Headache, nausea, vomiting, visual disturbances
Complications Vision loss, blindness
Onset Sudden or gradual
Duration Variable, depending on underlying cause
Types N/A
Causes Increased intracranial pressure, brain tumor, cerebral hemorrhage, meningitis, pseudotumor cerebri
Risks Obesity, hypertension, pregnancy
Diagnosis Fundoscopy, MRI, CT scan, lumbar puncture
Differential diagnosis Optic neuritis, ischemic optic neuropathy, glaucoma
Prevention N/A
Treatment Addressing underlying cause, medications, surgery
Medication N/A
Prognosis Depends on cause and treatment
Frequency Varies
Deaths N/A


Severe papilledema in the right eye
Papilledema revealed by scanning laser ophthalmoscopy

Papilledema is a medical condition where the optic disc (the area at the back of the eye where the optic nerve enters) swells due to increased intracranial pressure. This condition can be a sign of serious medical conditions such as brain tumors or meningitis.

Causes[edit | edit source]

Papilledema is caused by an increase in intracranial pressure due to various conditions such as brain tumors, meningitis, hypertensive emergency, or idiopathic intracranial hypertension.

Symptoms[edit | edit source]

The symptoms of papilledema can vary depending on the cause of the increased intracranial pressure. Some common symptoms include headache, nausea, vomiting, blurred vision, and diplopia (double vision). In severe cases, it can lead to vision loss.

Diagnosis[edit | edit source]

The diagnosis of papilledema is usually made by an ophthalmologist using an ophthalmoscope to examine the back of the eye. Other tests such as MRI or CT scan may be used to determine the cause of the increased intracranial pressure.

Treatment[edit | edit source]

The treatment of papilledema is aimed at reducing the increased intracranial pressure. This can be achieved through medication, surgery, or other treatments depending on the cause of the increased pressure.

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