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Computed tomography of the optic nerve: part II. Size and shape modifications in papilledema.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  701499     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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 of the side of the tumoral pathology, may be thicker. Enlargement on the ON may also be demonstrated by CT in papilledema due to optic neuritis. Occasionally, the thickened ON also display increased attenuation coefficient values.
Authors:
E A Cabanis; U Salvolini; A Rodallec; F Menichelli; U Pasquini; P Bonnin
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of computer assisted tomography     Volume:  2     ISSN:  0363-8715     ISO Abbreviation:  J Comput Assist Tomogr     Publication Date:  1978 Apr 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1978-12-20     Completed Date:  1978-12-20     Revised Date:  2004-11-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  7703942     Medline TA:  J Comput Assist Tomogr     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  150-5     Citation Subset:  IM    
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Humans
Optic Nerve / pathology,  radiography*
Papilledema / pathology,  radiography*
Tomography, X-Ray Computed*

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