Journal article
Update on Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Neurologic clinics, Vol.44(2), pp.199-213
05/01/2026
DOI: 10.1016/j.ncl.2025.12.005
PMID: 41922031
Abstract
This review highlights recent advances in idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH), emphasizing improved diagnosis, management, and understanding of the condition. Key developments include the use of noninvasive imaging techniques like ultrasound, MRI, and MR venography to detect characteristic features such as transverse sinus stenosis and skull base erosions. The landmark IIHTT demonstrated that acetazolamide combined with weight loss improves visual function, papilledema, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) pressure, and quality of life. Surgical options like CSF shunting, optic nerve sheath fenestration, and bariatric surgery show varying degrees of success. Ongoing research aims to better understand IIH’s pathogenesis and develop targeted therapies.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Update on Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
- Creators
- Michael Wall - University of Iowa
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Neurologic clinics, Vol.44(2), pp.199-213
- DOI
- 10.1016/j.ncl.2025.12.005
- PMID
- 41922031
- NLM abbreviation
- Neurol Clin
- ISSN
- 0733-8619
- eISSN
- 1557-9875
- Publisher
- Elsevier Inc
- Grant note
- NEI: U10 EY017281 Research to Prevent Blindness
Supported in part by NEI U10 EY017281 and Research to Prevent Blindness.
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 05/01/2026
- Academic Unit
- Neurology; Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
- Record Identifier
- 9985139315602771
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