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[[Papilledema history and symptoms|History & Symptoms]], [[Papilledema physical examination|Physical Examination]], [[Papilledema mri|MRI]], [[Papilledema other imaging studies|Other Imaging Studies]] | [[Papilledema history and symptoms|History & Symptoms]], [[Papilledema physical examination|Physical Examination]], [[Papilledema mri|MRI]], [[Papilledema other imaging studies|Other Imaging Studies]] | ||
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{{CMG}} Associate Editor(s)-In-Chief: Kalsang Dolma, MBBS | |||
==Overview== | |||
==Natural History, Complications & Prognosis== | |||
* The patient should be examined weekly until stabilization of the ocular findings occurs. | |||
* Well-developed [[papilledema]] takes 6-10 weeks to regress, following lowering of [[intracranial pressure]]. | |||
* [[Vision loss]] can occur if underlying condition is not treated. | |||
==References== | |||
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Revision as of 20:36, 17 July 2012
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Template:Search infobox Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-In-Chief: Kalsang Dolma, MBBS
Synonyms and Keywords: papilloedema
Overview
Pathophysiology
Epidemiology and Demographics
Causes
Common Causes, Causes by Organ System, Causes in Alphabetical Order
Differentiation of Papilledema from other Disorders
Diagnosis
History & Symptoms, Physical Examination, MRI, Other Imaging Studies
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Papilledema |
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Diagnosis |
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Treatment |
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Case Studies |
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Papilledema On the Web |
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American Roentgen Ray Society Images of Papilledema |
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [2] Associate Editor(s)-In-Chief: Kalsang Dolma, MBBS
Overview
Natural History, Complications & Prognosis
- The patient should be examined weekly until stabilization of the ocular findings occurs.
- Well-developed papilledema takes 6-10 weeks to regress, following lowering of intracranial pressure.
- Vision loss can occur if underlying condition is not treated.