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Papilloedema

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Owner: Dr Heafield

Approval date - 9th May 2022

Review date - 9th May 2025

This is the most current document and should be used until a revised version is in place.

Version: 3

Papilloedema is the hallmark of raised intracranial pressure (RICP) and by definition represents a medical emergency.

Page last updated: 12 May 2022