Papilloedema Flashcards by Hadiya A

Q

Define Papilloedema?

A

Refers to Optic Disc Swelling secondary to raised Intracranial Pressure.

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What are the possible aetiology for Papilloedema?

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Intracranial space-occupying lesions
Optic Neuritis (Multiple Sclerosis)
Malignant Hypertension
Uveitis (tuberculosis, sarcoidosis)

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