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papilledema [2 records]

Record 1 2017-12-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Visual Disorders
DEF

An edema of the optic disk (papilla), most commonly due to increased intracranial pressure, malignant hypertension, or thrombosis of the central retinal vein.

OBS

The term "papilledema" was recommended by the Medical Signs and Symptoms Committee.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Troubles de la vision
DEF

Œdème localisé à la papille optique caractérisé par un aspect flou des bords ou de la surface papillaire s'accompagnant d'une saillie apparente de la papille, de congestion et dilatation veineuse.

OBS

Il peut être observé dans l'hypertension intracrânienne.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Trastornos de la visión
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Record 2 2017-12-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • The Eye
DEF

Non-inflammatory edema of the optic nerve head, due to increased intracranial pressure, orbital tumor, blood dycrasias, etc.

OBS

It is termed "choked disk" when due to increased intracranial pressure.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Oeil
DEF

Œdème non inflammatoire du nerf optique et de la papille généralement dû à une augmentation de la pression intracrânienne, une tumeur, une hémorragie subarachnoïde, une hydrocéphalée, une blessure de la tête, etc.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Ojo
DEF

Tumefacción no inflamatoria de la papila óptica debida a un aumento de la presión intracraneal y la obstrucción del flujo venoso orbitario.

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