A patient presents with a daily headache which has worsened over the past several months. On funduscopic examination, you notice that the disk edge is indistinct and the veins do not pulsate. Which is most likely?

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This is a description of papilledema, which should make you think of increased intracranial pressure. This can be a critical finding. This patient may have a brain tumor or benign intracranial hypertension. These findings cannot be ignored and should be acted upon quickly.

A Patient Presents with a Daily Headache Which Has Worsened