Insidious craniosynostosis and chronic papilledema in childhood.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We studied a case of chronic papilledema in a 5-year-old child with visual loss who presented no obvious cosmetic abnormalities. Neuroradiologic investigations were suggestive of craniosynostosis. The child underwent decompressive cranial surgery. Postoperatively, the papilledema totally regressed, and visual acuity recovered to 20/20 in both eyes. The chronic papilledema was confirmed to be related to harmonious oxycephaly. Insidious craniosynostosis is an unusual cause of chronic papilledema in childhood. The papilledema may be resolved and visual loss prevented by surgery.
Medical subject headings
- Craniosynostoses
- Papilledema