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Papilledema

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Papilledema refers to edema (swelling) of the optic disc secondary to any factor which increases cerebral spinal fluid pressure. [ HPO:probinson ]

Term info

database cross reference
  • MSH:D010211
  • SNOMEDCT_US:248487006
  • UMLS:C0030353
  • SNOMEDCT_US:423341008
  • SNOMEDCT_US:73221001
Subsets

hposlim_core

comment

The borders of the optic disc are normally clear and well defined upon fundoscopic examination. Papilledema is optic disc swelling that can lead to the blurring of optic margins and elevation of optic disc.

definition

Papilledema refers to edema (swelling) of the optic disc secondary to any factor which increases cerebral spinal fluid pressure.

has alternative id

HP:0001130

id

HP:0001085

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