Bilateral Optic Disc Drusen Mimicking Papilledema
Journal of Clinical Neurology
;
: 151-154, 2012.
Article
in English
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| ID: wpr-85347
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Optic disc drusen, which are calcified deposits that form anterior to the lamina cribrosa in the optic nerve, may mimic papilledema. CASE REPORT We report herein three cases referred to us with suspicion of disc swelling and papilledema. Following ophthalmologic evaluation with B-scan ultrasound, red-free fundus photography, and computed tomography, the diagnosis of papilledema was excluded in all cases and optic disc drusen was diagnosed.CONCLUSIONS:
Clinical suspicion of optic disc drusen in cases presenting with swelling of the optic nerve head is important in order to avoid unnecessary interventions and anxiety. The reported cases highlight the commonly encountered clinical presentations and the practical aspects of diagnosis and management of optic disc drusen.
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Main subject:
Optic Disk
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Optic Nerve
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Anxiety
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Photography
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Optic Disk Drusen
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Papilledema
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Hydrazines
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
Language:
English
Journal:
Journal of Clinical Neurology
Year:
2012
Type:
Article
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