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Patients with papilledema usually present with signs and symptoms of [[increased intracranial pressure]] and can lead to [[vision loss]] if the underlying condition is not treated. | |||
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==History & symptoms== | ==History & symptoms== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor-In-Chief: Kalsang Dolma, MBBS
Overview
Patients with papilledema usually present with signs and symptoms of increased intracranial pressure and can lead to vision loss if the underlying condition is not treated.
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History & symptoms
- May be asymptomatic
- Usually present with signs or symptoms of elevated intracranial pressure[1], such as
- May progress to enlargement of the blind spot, blurring of vision and visual obscurations (inability to see in a particular part of the visual field for a period of time)
- Total loss of vision may occur.