Papilledema, also spelled papilloedema, is optic disc swelling that is caused by increased intracranial pressure from any cause. The swelling is usually bilateral and can develop over a period of hours to weeks, with a one-sided presentation being extremely rare.
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1. Papilledema (Wikipedia)
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ophthalmology, optometry, neuro-ophthalmology, neurology, neurosurgery
2. Wikipedia: ICD-10
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Diseases of the eye and adnexa
3. Wikipedia: Non-communicable disease
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NCDs include Parkinson's disease, autoimmune diseases, strokes, heart diseases, cancers, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, Alzheimer's disease, cataracts, and others.
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NCDs include Parkinson's disease, autoimmune diseases, strokes, heart diseases, cancers, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, Alzheimer's disease, cataracts, and others.
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