Definitions for papilledema
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1. papilledemanoun

   swelling of the optic disc (where the optic nerve enters the eyeball); usually associated with an increase in intraocular pressure

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1. papilledemanoun

   A swelling of the optic disc caused by intracranial pressure

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1. Papilledema

   Papilledema or papilloedema is optic disc swelling that is caused by increased intracranial pressure due to any cause. The swelling is usually bilateral and can occur over a period of hours to weeks. Unilateral presentation is extremely rare. In intracranial hypertension, the optic disc swelling most commonly occurs bilaterally. When papilledema is found on fundoscopy, further evaluation is warranted because vision loss can result if the underlying condition is not treated. Further evaluation with a CT or MRI of the brain and/or spine is usually performed. Recent research has shown that point-of-care ultrasound can be used to measure optic nerve sheath diameter for detection of increased intracranial pressure and shows good diagnostic test accuracy compared to CT. Thus, if there is a question of papilledema on fundoscopic examination or if the optic disc cannot be adequately visualized, ultrasound can be used to rapidly assess for increased intracranial pressure and help direct further evaluation and intervention. Unilateral papilledema can suggest a disease in the eye itself, such as an optic nerve glioma.

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1. papilledema

   Papilledema is a medical condition that involves the inflammation or swelling of the optic nerve at the point where it enters the back of the eye. This condition is usually caused by increased pressure within the skull, known as intracranial pressure, which can occur due to various reasons such as brain tumor, cerebral edema or brain inflammation. Papilledema is often picked up during a routine eye exam and it can lead to serious complications like vision loss if left untreated.

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1. Papilledema

   Papilledema is optic disc swelling that is caused by increased intracranial pressure. The swelling is usually bilateral and can occur over a period of hours to weeks. Unilateral presentation is extremely rare. Papilledema is mostly seen as a symptom resulting from another pathophysiological process. In intracranial hypertension, papilledema most commonly occurs bilaterally. When papilledema is found on fundoscopy, further evaluation is warranted as vision loss can result if the underlying condition is not treated. Further evaluation with a CT or MRI of the brain and/or spine is usually performed. Unilateral papilledema can suggest orbital pathology, such as an optic nerve glioma.

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1. Papilledema

   Swelling of the OPTIC DISK, usually in association with increased intracranial pressure, characterized by hyperemia, blurring of the disk margins, microhemorrhages, blind spot enlargement, and engorgement of retinal veins. Chronic papilledema may cause OPTIC ATROPHY and visual loss. (Miller et al., Clinical Neuro-Ophthalmology, 4th ed, p175)

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of papilledema in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of papilledema in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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