Papilloedema Flashcards

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Define Papilloedema?

A

Refers to Optic Disc Swelling secondary to raised Intracranial Pressure.

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What are the possible aetiology for Papilloedema?

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  • Intracranial space-occupying lesions
  • Optic Neuritis (Multiple Sclerosis)
  • Malignant Hypertension
  • Uveitis (tuberculosis, sarcoidosis)
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