Publications by authors named "Raghda Shawky El-Gendy"
Bilateral edematous optic disc swelling from papilledema is caused by elevated intracranial pressure (ICP). Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH), a clinical syndrome with elevated ICP of unclear etiology, is a frequent cause of this condition. IIH typically affects obese middle-aged females.
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- * A literature review was conducted using databases like PubMed and Google Scholar to gather evidence on the causes and differentiation methods for both conditions.
- * Techniques such as Fundus fluorescein angiography, optical coherence tomography, and MRI help distinguish between the two, and in some cases, more invasive procedures like lumbar punctures may be necessary.