Swelling of the head of the optic nerve, which is visible with an ophthalmoscope. Also called optic disc oedema, it usually indicates a dangerous rise in the pressure within the skull, sometimes caused by a brain tumour.
Papilloedema |
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Papilloedema |
Swelling of the head of the optic nerve, which is visible with an ophthalmoscope. Also called optic disc oedema, it usually indicates a dangerous rise in the pressure within the skull, sometimes caused by a brain tumour. |
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