An EPNS and ERN-EYE joint webinar took place on 17 September 2025 on “Papilledema versus pseudopapilledema in children: definitions, diagnostic algorithms and pitfalls”.
Here is the programme :
Headache in children is a common presentation, and fundus examination remains a key part of the evaluation to rule out papilledema – a hallmark of raised intracranial pressure. However, optic disc elevation is not always what it seemed. Even experienced clinicians could struggle to distinguish true papilledema from its frequent mimicker: pseudopapilledema.
This talk provided a practical, clinically oriented approach to differentiating the two, with a focus on non-invasive, multimodal imaging techniques, especially using optical coherence tomography. We explored why pseudopapilledema was particularly prevalent in paediatric populations and how structured assessment could reduce diagnostic uncertainty – minimizing unnecessary investigations while ensuring timely diagnosis when intervention was required.
Speakers: Agnese Suppiej & Steffen Ellitsgaard Hamann
Chair: Agnese Suppiej & Susana Noval Martin