Papilledema

Published: 9 April 2016

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Optic disc swelling that is created by increased intracranial pressure. The swelling is usually bilateral (both sides); unilateral (one sided) presentation is considered very rare.

Overview: Chiari Treatment Options & Potential Pitfalls
The Christopher Ellington Story – A Chiari Warrior’s Journey [Updated]
Glossary: Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension (IIH) [IIH]
Glossary: Symptoms of Intracranial Hypertension
Brain Under Pressure – A Guide to Understanding Intracranial Hypertension [Achive #2]
Left untreated, this high pressure creates a “pushing effect” towards the only natural escape at the base of the skull (the foramen magnum) and the cerebellar tonsils in the pathway are pushed through the foramen magnum.

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