Papilledema, Histology | |
The tissue in front of the lamina cribrosa has become more voluminous due to swelling of the nerve fibers and vascular congestion. The tissue bulges towards ( prominence) the vitreous cavity and pushes the retina sideways. | |
Machemer, Robert, M.D., Duke Univ. Medical School, Durham, NC, USA | |
H47.11 | |
Optic Nerve -> Optic Disc (Disk, Optic Nerve Head) Swelling | |
optic nerve | |
3166 |