Papilloedema Flashcards
1
Q
Define Papilloedema?
A
Refers to Optic Disc Swelling secondary to raised Intracranial Pressure.
2
Q
What are the possible aetiology for Papilloedema?
A
- Intracranial space-occupying lesions
- Optic Neuritis (Multiple Sclerosis)
- Malignant Hypertension
- Uveitis (tuberculosis, sarcoidosis)