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Why are the differences among diabetic pappilopathy, diabetic maculopathy, pappiloedema, and diabetic retinopathy? my friend has swollen optic disc. dr. says due to diabetes, but wants neuro-ophthalmologist evaluation. could there be a brain tumor?
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Swollen optic disk: A swollen optic Disk can mean many things:n severe high blood pressure, severe diabetes, brain tumor to name a few. Without this information I cannot help he or she. Tell them to work with their team.
Answered 9/30/2020
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