Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension (Pseudotumor Cerebri)

1993 ◽  
Vol 50 (1) ◽  
pp. 78 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kurupath Radhakrishnan
Keyword(s):  
Intracranial Hypertension ◽  
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension ◽  
Pseudotumor Cerebri

scholarly journals Intracranial hypertension due to spinal cord tumor misdiagnosed as pseudotumor cerebri syndrome: case report

BMC Neurology ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Wanglu Hu ◽  
Chun Wang ◽  
Qun Wu ◽  
Yike Chen ◽  
Wei Gao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Intracranial Hypertension ◽  
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension ◽  
Spinal Cord Tumor ◽  
Tumor Resection ◽  
Pseudotumor Cerebri ◽  
Transverse Sinus ◽  
Pathologic Evaluation ◽  
Spinal Imaging ◽  
One Year

Abstract Background Isolated onset of intracranial hypertension due to spinal cord tumor is rare, thus, easily leading to misdiagnosis and delay in effective treatment. Case presentation Herein, we describe a 45-year-old female patient who manifested isolated symptoms and signs of intracranial hypertension and whose condition was initially diagnosed as idiopathic intracranial hypertension and transverse sinus stenosis. The patient received a stent implantation; however, no improvements were observed. One year later her symptoms exacerbated, and during rehospitalization a spinal imaging examination revealed a lumbar tumor. Pathologic evaluation confirmed schwannoma, and tumor resection significantly improved her symptoms, except for poor vision. Conclusions Space-occupying lesions of the spine should be considered in the differential diagnosis of idiopathic intracranial hypertension, even in the absence of spine-localized signs or symptoms.

Plasma ghrelin levels are normal in obese patients with idiopathic intracranial hypertension (pseudotumor cerebri)

2004 ◽  
Vol 138 (1) ◽  
pp. 109-113 ◽  
Author(s):  
Prem S. Subramanian ◽  
Nitza Goldenberg-Cohen ◽  
Salil Shukla ◽  
Lawrence J. Cheskin ◽  
Neil R. Miller
Keyword(s):  
Intracranial Hypertension ◽  
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension ◽  
Pseudotumor Cerebri ◽  
Obese Patients

The role of weight loss and acetazolamide in the treatment of idiopathic intracranial hypertension (pseudotumor cerebri)

Ophthalmology ◽  
1998 ◽  
Vol 105 (12) ◽  
pp. 2313-2317 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lenworth N Johnson ◽  
Gregory B Krohel ◽  
Richard W Madsen ◽  
Glenville A March
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Intracranial Hypertension ◽  
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension ◽  
Pseudotumor Cerebri

Unilateral papilledema in idiopathic intracranial hypertension: A rare entity

2020 ◽  
pp. 112067212096904
Author(s):  
Mousumi Banerjee ◽  
Swati Phuljhele Aalok ◽  
Deepti Vibha
Keyword(s):  
Intracranial Hypertension ◽  
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension ◽  
Pseudotumor Cerebri ◽  
Clinical Syndrome ◽  
Unknown Etiology ◽  
Obese Women ◽  
Mechanical Compression ◽  
Childbearing Age ◽  
Diagnostic Challenge ◽  
Rare Presentation

Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension (IIH), also known as pseudotumor cerebri is a clinical syndrome of unknown etiology, which typically affects young, obese women of childbearing age and is characterized by increased intracranial pressure and bilateral papilledema. Unilateral and highly asymmetrical papilledema is a rare presentation in IIH occurring in less than 4% of patients with definite IIH and can poses a diagnostic challenge for the treating physician as it usually raises the suspicion of localized ocular pathology. As per current consensus, papilledema results in stasis of axoplasmic transport due to mechanical compression, leading to secondary vascular changes of venous dilation and hemorrhage. Given this mechanism, the underlying reasons for unilateral and asymmetrical papilledema remain unclear.

scholarly journals Current Perspectives on Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension without Papilloedema

Life ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 472
Author(s):  
Susan P. Mollan ◽  
Yu Jeat Chong ◽  
Olivia Grech ◽  
Alex J. Sinclair ◽  
Benjamin R. Wakerley
Keyword(s):  
Intracranial Pressure ◽  
Intracranial Hypertension ◽  
Lumbar Puncture ◽  
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension ◽  
Pseudotumor Cerebri ◽  
Obesity Epidemic ◽  
Refractory Headache ◽  
Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome ◽  
Detailed Search ◽  
Degree Of Association

The pseudotumor cerebri syndrome embraces disorders characterised by raised intracranial pressure, where the commonest symptom is headache (90%). Idiopathic intracranial hypertension without papilloedema (IIHWOP) is increasingly recognised as a source of refractory headache symptoms and resultant neurological disability. Although the majority of patients with IIHWOP are phenotypically similar to those with idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH), it remains uncertain as to whether IIHWOP is nosologically distinct from IIH. The incidence, prevalence, and the degree of association with the world-wide obesity epidemic is unknown. Establishing a diagnosis of IIHWOP can be challenging, as often lumbar puncture is not routinely part of the work-up for refractory headaches. There are published diagnostic criteria for IIHWOP; however, some report uncertainty regarding a pathologically acceptable cut off for a raised lumbar puncture opening pressure, which is a key criterion. The literature provides little information to help guide clinicians in managing patients with IIHWOP. Further research is therefore needed to better understand the mechanisms that drive the development of chronic daily headaches and a relationship to intracranial pressure; and indeed, whether such patients would benefit from therapies to lower intracranial pressure. The aim of this narrative review was to perform a detailed search of the scientific literature and provide a summary of historic and current opinion regarding IIHWOP.

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