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Papilledema

Medical Definition: Swelling of the OPTIC DISK, usually in association with increased intracranial pressure, characterized by hyperemia, blurring of the disk margins, microhemorrhages, blind spot enlargement, and engorgement of retinal veins. Chronic papilledema may cause OPTIC ATROPHY and visual loss. (Miller et al., Clinical Neuro-Ophthalmology, 4th ed, p175)
Also Called: Decreased Intraocular Pressure-Associated Papilledema,Papilledema Associated with Increased Intracranial Pressure,Papillitis, Optic,Retinal Edema

Papilledema Medical Definitions and Terms

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