This axial (cross sectional) T2-weighted MR image of the head at the level of the globes (eyeballs) demonstrates cupping also referred to as elevation of the optic discs (arrow on viewers left). This is a result of increased intracranial pressure in this patient with known diagnosis of Pseudotumour Cerebri (idiopathic intracranial hypertension). Also seen in increased cerebrospinal fluid in the optic sheaths,surrounding the optic nerves in both orbits and a partially empty sella turcica. Symptoms of this include headache,and variable visual symptoms including loss of vision | |
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