The following are recognized signs and symptoms of raised intracranial tension in a 9-month-old infant, EXCEPT:
Correct Answer: Papilledema
Description: - Papilledema is usually not seen in infancy & neonates, as the fontanelle are open. - Signs & symptoms of raised ICP: Headache, vomiting, visual disturbances, progressing to neurological deficits & coma Chronically raised ICP before closure of sutures results in increased head size & hydrocephalus presenting as Bilateral sunsetting Tense bulging anterior fontanelle Hypeension & bradycardia 6th cranial nerve palsy - false localizing sign
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