Papilloedema Flashcards
1
Q
What is it?
A
optic disc swelling caused by raised ICP
2
Q
What can be found on fundoscopy in papilloedema?
A
- Venous engorgement
- Blurring of optic disc margin
- Elevation of optic disc
- Loss of optic cup
- Patons lines - concentric retinal lines coming from optic disc
3
Q
What are causes of papilloedema
A
- Space occupying lesion: neoplasm, vascular
- Malignant HTN
- Idiopathic intracranial HTN
- Hydrocephalus
- Hypercapnia
