Swelling of the optic disc as a result of increased intracranial pressure is called
A) papilledema.
B) papilloma.
C) macular degeneration.
D) optic neuroma.
E) retinopathy.

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Swelling of the optic disc due to increased intracranial pressure is a classic sign of papilledema. This can be seen in conditions such as intracranial tumors, meningitis, and idiopathic intracranial hypertension.

Swelling of the Optic Disc as a Result of Increased