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Optic Disk Drusen

Medical Definition: Optic disk bodies composed primarily of acid mucopolysaccharides that may produce pseudopapilledema (elevation of the optic disk without associated INTRACRANIAL HYPERTENSION) and visual field deficits. Drusen may also occur in the retina (see RETINAL DRUSEN). (Miller et al., Clinical Neuro-Ophthalmology, 4th ed, p355)
Guide Notes: do not confuse with RETINAL DRUSEN
Previously Indexed: Optic Disk (1975-1989),Optic Nerve (1968-1985),Optic Nerve Diseases (1975-1989)

Optic Disk Drusen Medical Definitions and Terms

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