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Papilledema, is a known complication of various spinal pathologies. It has, however, been only infrequently reported following spinal injury, and may be overlooked in these cases. Presented herein is a 27 year old male who suffered thoracic and lumbar spinal injuries. Papilledema following mild increase in intracranial pressure (IICP) developed 3 weeks following trauma, and subsided within 8 weeks. The importance of routine repeat ophthalmoscopic examinations following spinal injury to detect changes characteristic of IICP is emphasised.
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Catz, A., Appel, I., Reider-Grosswasser, I. et al. Late-onset papilledema following spinal injury. Case report. Spinal Cord 31, 131–135 (1993). https://doi.org/10.1038/sc.1993.24
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