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Computed Tomography of the Optic Nerve: Part II. Size and Shape Modifications in Papilledema

Computed Tomography of the Optic Nerve: Part II. Size and Shape Modifications in Papilledema Increase in the caliber and course tortuosity of the optic nerve (ON) can be demonstrated by computed tomography (CT) in cases of papilledema due to intracranial tumors, hydrocephalus. pseudotumor cerebri, and other conditions causing increased intracranial pressure. The enlargement of the ON in these conditions is generally bilateral, although one of the nerves, usually on the side of the tumoral pathology, may be thicker. Enlargement of the ON may also be demonstrated by CT in papilledema due to optic neuritis. Occasionally, the thickened ON also display increased attenuation coefficients values. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Journal of Computer Assisted Tomography Wolters Kluwer Health

Computed Tomography of the Optic Nerve: Part II. Size and Shape Modifications in Papilledema

Journal of Computer Assisted Tomography , Volume 2 (2) – Apr 1, 1978

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0363-8715
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Abstract

Increase in the caliber and course tortuosity of the optic nerve (ON) can be demonstrated by computed tomography (CT) in cases of papilledema due to intracranial tumors, hydrocephalus. pseudotumor cerebri, and other conditions causing increased intracranial pressure. The enlargement of the ON in these conditions is generally bilateral, although one of the nerves, usually on the side of the tumoral pathology, may be thicker. Enlargement of the ON may also be demonstrated by CT in papilledema due to optic neuritis. Occasionally, the thickened ON also display increased attenuation coefficients values.

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Journal of Computer Assisted TomographyWolters Kluwer Health

Published: Apr 1, 1978

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