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)
Also Known As:
Decreased Intraocular Pressure-Associated Papilledema; Increased Intracranial Pressure-Associated Papilledema; Papilledema Associated with Decreased Intraocular Pressure; Papilledema Associated with Increased Intracranial Pressure; Retinal Edema; Choked Disks; Disk, Choked; Disks, Choked; Edema, Optic Disk; Edema, Optic Papilla; Edema, Retinal; Edemas, Optic Disk; Edemas, Optic Papilla; Edemas, Retinal; Increased Intracranial Pressure Associated Papilledema; Optic Disk Edemas; Optic Papilla Edemas; Optic Papillitis; Papilledemas; Retinal Edemas; Choked Disk; Optic Disk Edema; Optic Papilla Edema; Papillitis, Optic