An ophthalmic examination reveals papilledema. What does this finding indicate?

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Papilledema, or choked disk, is a serious sign of increased intracranial pressure, which is caused by a space-occupying mass such as a brain tumor or hematoma. This pressure causes venous stasis in the globe, showing redness, congestion, and elevation of the optic disc, blurred margins, hemorrhages, and absent venous pulsations. Papilledema is not associated with the conditions in the other responses. Papilledema is not associated with retinal detachment, diabetic retinopathy, or acute-angle glaucoma.

An Ophthalmic Examination Reveals Papilledema