Journal article
Spontaneous intracranial hypotension syndrome treated with fludrocortisone
A & A case reports, Vol.4(1), pp.8-11
01/01/2015
DOI: 10.1213/XAA.0000000000000105
PMID: 25612272
Abstract
Spontaneous intracranial hypotension is a rare syndrome characterized by orthostatic headache not associated with trauma or dural puncture. In most cases, it is caused by a spontaneous spinal cerebrospinal fluid leakage as demonstrated by neuroradiological studies. The standard of care consists of conservative treatment including bed rest, hydration, and administration of caffeine or glucocorticoids. When such conservative therapy fails, an epidural blood patch is recommended. In this report, we describe the treatment of 2 patients with spontaneous intracranial hypotension who failed conservative treatment and went on to have complete and sustained resolution of their symptoms after the administration of oral fludrocortisone.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Spontaneous intracranial hypotension syndrome treated with fludrocortisone
- Creators
- Marwan Rizk - American University of BeirutMohammad El KhatibBassem Yamout - American University of BeirutElissar Hujeily - American University of BeirutSophie Ayoub - American University of BeirutChakib Ayoub - American University of BeirutGhassan Skaf - American University of Beirut Medical Center
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- A & A case reports, Vol.4(1), pp.8-11
- DOI
- 10.1213/XAA.0000000000000105
- PMID
- 25612272
- ISSN
- 2325-7237
- eISSN
- 2325-7237
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 01/01/2015
- Academic Unit
- Anesthesia
- Record Identifier
- 9984756262802771
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