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==Differentiation of Papilledema from other Disorders==
==[[Papilledema diffeential of papilledema from other disoders|Differentiation of Papilledema from other Disorders]]==
Papilledema should be distinguished from [[pseudopapilledema]] which is caused by
*Optic disc drusen
*Tilted [[optic disc]]


==[[Papilledema epidemiology and demographics|Epidemiology and Demographics]]==
==[[Papilledema epidemiology and demographics|Epidemiology and Demographics]]==

Revision as of 18:44, 16 July 2012

Papilledema
Papilledema.
Image courtesy of Professor Peter Anderson DVM PhD and published with permission © PEIR, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Department of Pathology
ICD-10 H47.1
ICD-9 377.0
DiseasesDB 9580
MeSH D010211

Papilledema

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Epidemiology and Demographics

Natural History, Complications and Prognosis

Diagnosis

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Physical Examination

CT

MRI

Other Imaging Findings

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Treatment

Medical Therapy

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Primary Prevention

Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy

Future or Investigational Therapies

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Synonyms and Keywords: papilloedema

Overview

Pathophysiology

Causes

Common Causes, Causes by Organ System, Causes in Alphabetical Order

Differentiation of Papilledema from other Disorders

Epidemiology and Demographics

Diagnosis

Checking the eyes for signs of papilledema should be carried out whenever there is a clinical suspicion of raised intracranial pressure. Because of the (rare) possibility of a brain tumor, pseudotumor cerebri or cerebral venous sinus thrombosis, all of which can increase intracranial pressure, this examination has become common for patients suffering from headaches.

Physical Examination

Eyes

Images shown below are courtesy of Professor Peter Anderson DVM PhD and published with permission © PEIR, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Department of Pathology

There are 10 hallmarks of papilledema:

References

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