Optic disc drusens mimicking papilloedema
Journal Title: IP International Journal of Ocular Oncology and Oculoplasty - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 2
Abstract
Optic disc drusens and papilledema have similar fundus presentation leading to confusion between the twoCase Report Here we present a case of 12 years old male who presented with complaints of headache since 1 year associated with nausea and vomiting and was misdiagnosed as papilledemaResult differentiating optic disc drusens from true optic disc edema is critically important because optic disc edema mostly present as a lifethreatening condition requiring urgent and costly ancillary testing whereas optic disc drusens is often a benign process requiring only observationConclusion Swelling of the optic discs does not always mean raised intracranial pressure hence other causes must be considered before concludingKeywords Optic disc drusens Papilloedema
Authors and Affiliations
Nishtha Yadav, Neeti Gupta, Amit Maitreya, Renu Dhasmana, Harsh Bahadur
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- EP ID EP513429
- DOI 10.18231/2581-5016.2018.0029
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