Papilledema
Definition
Bilateral disc edema caused by increased Intracranial
Pressure. This is a medical
EMERGENCY
Causes
Space Occupying lesion in the brain
Venous Sinus Thrombosis
Pseudo Tumor Cerebri
Associated Symptoms
Headaches
Ringing in the ears
Transient Visual Obscurations (TVOs)
Workup - STAT REFERRAL TO ER FOR:
MRI (space occupying lesions/arnold chiari malformation)
MRV (venous sinus thrombosis)
If MRI/MRV normal then:
Lumbur Puncture (Pseudo Tumor Cerebri)
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