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Papillophlebitis Presenting As Optic Disc Edema Following Cervical Manipulation: A Case Report
Hisanori Miyashita1, Eri Shibuya1, Hiroshi Sasaki1
1Department of Ophthalmology, Kanazawa Medical University, Ishikawa, JPN.
Cureus
|March 6, 2026
Summary
Papillophlebitis, a retinal venous disorder, can affect older adults and may be triggered by circulatory stress. Corticosteroid therapy effectively resolved optic disc edema and restored vision in a 68-year-old patient.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Neuro-ophthalmology
- Vascular Neurology
Background:
- Papillophlebitis is an uncommon inflammatory disorder of the retinal venous system.
- While typically affecting young adults, it can also present in older individuals.
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