Bilateral Vitreopapillary Traction Demonstrated by Optical Coherence Tomography Mistaken for Papilledema
Joint Authors
Miller, Neil R.
Houle, Elizabeth
Source
Case Reports in Ophthalmological Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-10-04
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Purpose.
The purpose of this study was to report a case of bilateral vitreopapillary traction, previously misdiagnosed as papilledema.
Methods.
A case report is presented of a 47-year-old woman with a prior diagnosis of papilledema, who is shown to have bilateral vitreopapillary traction rather than true optic disc swelling, confirmed by optical coherence tomography (OCT).
Results.
OCT showed vitreous traction surrounding the optic discs of both eyes.
Fluorescein angiography demonstrated focal leakage of both discs.
Conclusion.
Bilateral disc elevation caused by vitreous traction can be confused with papilledema.
In such cases, OCT can be used to arrive at the correct diagnosis.
Although the phenomenon of vitreopapillary traction is well reported, this case indicates that not all ophthalmologists recognize the condition.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Houle, Elizabeth& Miller, Neil R.. 2012. Bilateral Vitreopapillary Traction Demonstrated by Optical Coherence Tomography Mistaken for Papilledema. Case Reports in Ophthalmological Medicine،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-490182
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Houle, Elizabeth& Miller, Neil R.. Bilateral Vitreopapillary Traction Demonstrated by Optical Coherence Tomography Mistaken for Papilledema. Case Reports in Ophthalmological Medicine No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-490182
American Medical Association (AMA)
Houle, Elizabeth& Miller, Neil R.. Bilateral Vitreopapillary Traction Demonstrated by Optical Coherence Tomography Mistaken for Papilledema. Case Reports in Ophthalmological Medicine. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-490182
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-490182