Case Studies in Ophthalmology
Cases for the Ophthalmology Clerkship
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Case #9 Papilledema
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.