Papilledema

Papilledema
Papilledema. Image courtesy of Professor Peter Anderson DVM PhD and published with permission © PEIR, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Department of Pathology
ICD-10	H47.1
ICD-9	377.0
DiseasesDB	9580
MeSH	D010211

Papilledema
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Synonyms and Keywords: papilloedema

Causes

Common Causes, Causes by Organ System, Causes in Alphabetical Order

Diagnosis

History & Symptoms, Physical Examination, MRI, Other Imaging Studies

Papilledema
Home
Patient Information
Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Papilledema from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms
Physical Examination
CT
MRI
Other Imaging Findings
Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy
Surgery
Primary Prevention
Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy
Future or Investigational Therapies
Case Studies
Case #1
Papilledema On the Web
Most recent articles
Most cited articles
Review articles
CME Programs
Powerpoint slides
Images
American Roentgen Ray Society Images of Papilledema All Images X-rays Echo & Ultrasound CT Images MRI
Ongoing Trials at Clinical Trials.gov
US National Guidelines Clearinghouse
NICE Guidance
FDA on Papilledema
CDC on Papilledema
Papilledema in the news
Blogs on Papilledema
Directions to Hospitals Treating Papilledema
Risk calculators and risk factors for Papilledema

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [2] Associate Editor(s)-In-Chief: Kalsang Dolma, MBBS

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.

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