[1] It can also result from idiopathic intracranial hypertension where it is labeled "papilledema," a term that should not be used to describe bilateral, seemingly isolated, optic disc edema.

It can be a symptom of a brain tumor, especially if the tumor is located in the brainstem or cerebellum, which are areas involved in coordinating eye movements and balance. Papilledema is the ...

Aside from the bilateral optic disc edema ... signs has made increased intracranial pressure, and hence papilledema, a less likely diagnosis but has raised the possibility of systemic hypertension ...