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==Background==
==Background==
#Bilateral optic disc swelling due to increased ICP
*Bilateral optic disc swelling due to increased ICP
#Etiology
*This may sometimes be a presenting complaint, referred by an eye care provider, though will usually have associated symptoms such as headache, altered mental status, or vision changes.
##Malignant hypertension
 
##Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (pseudotumor cerebri)
===Etiology===
##Intracranial mass
*All causes of [[elevated intracranial pressure]]
##Hydrocephalus
**[[Intracranial mass]]
##Cerebral edema
**Decreased CSF outflow or resorption
**Increased CSF production or cerebral blood flow
*Most commonly caused by [[Idiopathic intracranial hypertension]] in individuals under 50.<ref name="Xie">Xie JS, et al. Papilledema: A review of etiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management. ''Surv Ophthalmol''. 2022;67(4):1135-1159.</ref>


==Clinical Features==
==Clinical Features==
#Increased ICP symptoms:
*[[Increased ICP]] symptoms:
##Headache (esp w/ recumbency and in the morning)
**[[Headache]] (esp with recumbency and in the morning)
##N/V
**[[Nausea and vomiting]]
#Preservation of visual acuity
*Visual disturbance
##May have visual obscurations that clear completely lasting seconds
**Visual acuity is usually normal or near-normal in the acute phase
**May have transient visual obscurations (blurriness or white out) that last seconds, then clear completely.<ref name="Xie" />
***These may be triggered by position change or Valsalva
 
===[[Fundoscopy]]===
[[File:Papilledema.jpg|thumb|]]
*Loss of spontaneous venous pulsations
*Disc margin blurring
*Cup is diminished or absent
 
==Differential Diagnosis==
*[[Idiopathic intracranial hypertension]] (other causes must be excluded)
*[[Intracranial mass]]
*[[Hydrocephalus]]
*[[Cerebral venous thrombosis]]
*Cerebral edema
**[[Ischemic stroke]]
**[[Head trauma (main)|Traumatic brain injury]]
**[[Salicylate toxicity]]
**[[Meningitis]]
**[[Encephalitis]]
**[[Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome]]
 
==Evaluation==
*Careful [[neurologic exam]] including level of consciousness, pupils, and cranial nerves (especially CN VI-Abducens)
*Fundoscopic exam without dilation is often difficult - consider [[ocular ultrasound]] to assess optic nerve diameter
*[[Brain MRI]] with MR venography to identify secondary causes of elevated ICP
**Non-contrast head CT with CT venography may be a reasonable alternative depending on practice setting and patient urgency. Follow-up MRI may be required.
*[[Lumbar Puncture]] (if neuroimaging normal)
**Opening pressure >25 considered abnormal


==Diagnosis==
==Management==
#Fundoscopy
*Treat underlying condition
##Loss of spontaneous venous pulsations
##Disc margin blurring
##Cup is diminished or absent


==Work-Up==
==See Also==
#MRI
*[[Increased ICP]]
#CT (if MRI unavailable)
#LP (if neuroimaging normal)
##Opening pressure >25 considered abnormal


==Treatment==
==External Links==
#Treat underlying condition


[[Category:Ophtho]]
==References==
[[Category:Neuro]]
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[[Category:Ophthalmology]]
[[Category:Neurology]]
[[Category:Symptoms]]

Revisión actual - 21:11 22 ago 2025

Background

  • Bilateral optic disc swelling due to increased ICP
  • This may sometimes be a presenting complaint, referred by an eye care provider, though will usually have associated symptoms such as headache, altered mental status, or vision changes.

Etiology

Clinical Features

  • Increased ICP symptoms:
  • Visual disturbance
    • Visual acuity is usually normal or near-normal in the acute phase
    • May have transient visual obscurations (blurriness or white out) that last seconds, then clear completely.[1]
      • These may be triggered by position change or Valsalva

Fundoscopy

Papilledema.jpg
  • Loss of spontaneous venous pulsations
  • Disc margin blurring
  • Cup is diminished or absent

Differential Diagnosis

Evaluation

  • Careful neurologic exam including level of consciousness, pupils, and cranial nerves (especially CN VI-Abducens)
  • Fundoscopic exam without dilation is often difficult - consider ocular ultrasound to assess optic nerve diameter
  • Brain MRI with MR venography to identify secondary causes of elevated ICP
    • Non-contrast head CT with CT venography may be a reasonable alternative depending on practice setting and patient urgency. Follow-up MRI may be required.
  • Lumbar Puncture (if neuroimaging normal)
    • Opening pressure >25 considered abnormal

Management

  • Treat underlying condition

See Also

External Links

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Xie JS, et al. Papilledema: A review of etiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management. Surv Ophthalmol. 2022;67(4):1135-1159.