Journal article
Update in the Management of Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Neurologic clinics, Vol.39(1), pp.147-161
02/2021
DOI: 10.1016/j.ncl.2020.09.008
PMID: 33223080
Abstract
Idiopathic intracranial hypertension is a syndrome of increased intracranial pressure of unknown cause that most often occurs in women of childbearing age. Most patients are overweight or obese with a history of recent weight gain. Following a brief review of the symptoms and signs, we discuss the approach to assessment and monitoring of this condition. We then present a practical approach to treatment. Because patients frequently struggle with weight loss and can also have refractory headaches and coexisting psychosocial issues, we emphasize the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to the management of this common condition.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Update in the Management of Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
- Creators
- Matthew J Thurtell - University of IowaAki Kawasaki - University of Lausanne
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Neurologic clinics, Vol.39(1), pp.147-161
- Publisher
- Elsevier Inc
- DOI
- 10.1016/j.ncl.2020.09.008
- PMID
- 33223080
- ISSN
- 0733-8619
- eISSN
- 1557-9875
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 02/2021
- Academic Unit
- Neurology; Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
- Record Identifier
- 9984187028402771
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