Bilateral Optic Disc Swelling: Differential Diagnosis and Approach to Investigation

Abstract Purpose To define bilateral optic disc swelling and the differential and approach to investigation Methods Case based learning, evidence based medicine, practice based learning and systems based practice Results Common things are common Neuroimaging followed by lumbar puncture is standard Most cases are pseudotumor cerebri Conclusion A systematic approach to bilateral disc edema will allow the clinician to diagnose and treat bilateral disc edema appropriately