Late-onset papilledema following spinal injury. Case report.
Papilledema, is a known complication of various spinal pathologies. It has, however, been only infrequently reported following spinal injury, and may be overlooked in these cases. Presented herein is a 27 year old male who suffered thoracic and lumbar spinal injuries. Papilledema following mild increase in intracranial pressure (IICP) developed 3 weeks following trauma, and subsided within 8 weeks. The importance of routine repeat ophthalmoscopic examinations following spinal injury to detect changes characteristic of IICP is emphasized.
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Spinal Injury Department Loewenstein Rehabilitation Hospital, Ra'anana, Israel.
Appel
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Reider-Grosswasser
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Grosswasser
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Mendelson
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Gepstein
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D000086:Acetazolamide / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000328:Adult; D001921:Brain / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D003907:Dexamethasone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007427:Intracranial Pressure; D008297:Male; D009887:Ophthalmoscopy; D010211:Papilledema / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D013119:Spinal Cord Injuries / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
D003907:Dexamethasone; D000086:Acetazolamide