Pappiloedema

Question 1

What is the definition of papilloedema?

Answer 1

Bilateral optic disc swelling secondary to raised ICP

Question 2

What is the function of CSF

Answer 2

Maintains stable extra cellular environment for the brain
Buoyancy
Provides mechanical protection
Waste removal
Nutrition

Question 3

When will ICP increase

Answer 3

Obstruction to CSF circulation
Overproduction of CSF
Inadequate absorption of CSF

Question 4

What can happen in chronic disc swelling?

Answer 4

Loss of visual function and blindness may result