Case #9 Papilledema

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History

A 6 year old boy was sent to you because he fell off the "Jungle Gym" at school and has been having headaches.

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Question #1

What are the characteristic features of papilledema due to increased intracranial pressure?

Question #2

What ocular and systemic conditions are associated with elevation of the optic disc?

References

Hoyt WF, Beeston D: The Ocular Fundus in Neurologic Disease. 1966, CV Mosby, St. Louis.

Glaser J: Topical diagnoses: Prechiasmal visual pathways. In clinical Ophthalmology Duane TD (ed), Philadelphia, Harper & Row 1987, Sect 2, Chpt 5, pp 1-72.

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last updated: 10/10/2011