Abstract
Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) is a syndrome characterized by increased intracranial pressure (ICP), the absence of structural lesions on neuroimaging, and normal cerebrospinal fluid composition. Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST) is a common cause of increased ICP and can be differentiated from IIH with magnetic resonance venography. We describe a young woman with typical IIH who underwent lumbar puncture and was treated with a short course of high-dose corticosteroids followed by acetazolamide. She subsequently developed CVST, subarachnoid hemorrhage, and stroke. Risk factors that may have resulted in CVST are discussed.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 60-64 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Journal of Neuro-Ophthalmology |
Volume | 38 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Mar 1 2018 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Ophthalmology
- Clinical Neurology