Overview
What is the pathophysiology of papilledema?
What factor reduces the mortality of papilledema?
Which patient groups are at highest risk for papilledema?
What is the prognosis of papilledema?
Presentation
What are the signs and symptoms of papilledema?
What should be included in the physical exam for suspected papilledema?
Which findings on fundus exam are characteristic of early papilledema?
Which findings on fundus exam are characteristic of late papilledema?
Which findings on fundus exam are characteristic of chronic papilledema?
What are potential complications of papilledema?
DDX
What are the differential diagnoses for Papilledema?
Workup
What is the role of lab studies in the workup of papilledema?
What is the role of imaging studies in the workup of papilledema?
What is the role of perimetry in the workup of papilledema?
What is the role of stereo color fundus photography in the workup of papilledema?
What is the role of lumbar puncture in the workup of papilledema?
Treatment
What is the focus of treatment for papilledema?
What is the role of surgery in the treatment of papilledema?
Which specialist consultations are needed for the treatment of papilledema?
When are dietary restrictions indicated in the treatment of papilledema?
What is included in the long-term monitoring of patients with papilledema?
Medications
Which medications are used in the treatment of papilledema?
Which medications in the drug class Corticosteroids are used in the treatment of Papilledema?