Polycythemia vera

Polycythemia vera (PV) is an acquired myeloproliferative disorder characterized by an elevated absolute red blood cell mass caused by uncontrolled red blood cell production, frequently associated with uncontrolled white blood cell and platelet production.

Papilledema

Papilledema refers to edema (swelling) of the optic disc secondary to any factor which increases cerebral spinal fluid pressure.


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PMID (PMCID)
18579996
(2636158)
 MALE Middle Aged
Polycythemia vera presenting with bilateral papilledema: a rare case report.
Parija S, Mohapatra MM, Pattnaik BK.
Indian J Ophthalmol. 2008;56(4):327-9.
This case is being presented for the rarity of association of polycythemia vera with bilateral advanced papilledema due to sagittal sinus thrombosis.
18579996
(2636158)
 MALE Middle Aged
Polycythemia vera presenting with bilateral papilledema: a rare case report.
Parija S, Mohapatra MM, Pattnaik BK.
Indian J Ophthalmol. 2008;56(4):327-9.
Polycythemia vera presenting with bilateral papilledema: a rare case report.