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Do optic nerve drusen resemble any other optic nerve abnormalities?

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Do optic nerve drusen resemble any other optic nerve abnormalities?

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Drusen on the surface of the optic disc can mimic a more serious abnormality, papilledema (swelling from elevated pressure in the brain). It is important to be aware of drusen so that unnecessary tests for papilledema are not performed.