Abnormal cupping of the optic disc: clinical screening before performing a neuroimaging examination.
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چکیده
Imaging studies in typical glaucomatous cupping are usually needless. This article reviews the various clinical presentations for considering imaging in patients presenting with cupped disc.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Bulletin de la Societe belge d'ophtalmologie
دوره 300 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2006