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[Papilledema as an indicator of POEMS syndrome].

Authors :
Barnés C
Sánchez-Dalmau BF
Vela D
Alarcón S
Source :
Archivos de la Sociedad Espanola de Oftalmologia [Arch Soc Esp Oftalmol] 2008 Dec; Vol. 83 (12), pp. 709-11.
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

Case Report: We present the case of a 54-year-old woman with papilledema associated to POEMS syndrome. The presence of intracranial hypertension was detected and treatment started with acetazolamide.<br />Discussion: The most common ophthalmological pathology in POEMS syndrome is papilledema, the etiology of which could be infiltrative, intracranial hypertension, inflammation or an increase of the vascular permeability. The correct diagnosis and treatment of papilledema, depending on its etiology, should permit an acceptable visual outcome to be achieved.

Details

Language :
Spanish; Castilian
ISSN :
1989-7286
Volume :
83
Issue :
12
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Archivos de la Sociedad Espanola de Oftalmologia
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
19085642
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.4321/s0365-66912008001200005