Papilloedema Flashcards
1
Q
What is papilloedema
A
swelling of the optic disc secondary to increased cranial pressure
2
Q
What should be suspected if there is bilateral papilloedema
A
any patient with bilateral disc swelling should be suspected of having a space occupying lesion till proven otherwise
3
Q
What are the causes of papilloedema
A
hypertension tumour/space occupying lesion obstruction to CSF over-production of CSF decreased absorption of CSF idiopathic intracranial hypertension
4
Q
What does a disc look like in chronic disc swelling
A
no longer swollen but pale and atrophic
5
Q
what does chronic disc swelling cause
A
loss of vision
blindness
