Papilledema

What it means

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

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.

Rare diseases that can present with this22

The range is how often this sign appears among people diagnosed with each disease — it is not a probability of having any of them. Many of these signs also occur in common, non-rare conditions. A sign on this page is a conversation to have with a clinician, not a conclusion.

Part of the broader category

Also called: Papillitis