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  • Title: Presumed idiopathic intracranial hypertension: A case report and literature review.
    Author: Fiebai B, Chukwuka IO.
    Journal: Niger J Med; 2011; 20(2):289-91. PubMed ID: 21970247.
    Abstract:
    BACKGROUND: Idiopathic intracranial hypertension is a rare neurologic disorder which is largely self limiting and occurs as a result of increased intracranial pressure. Papilloedema is the most significant finding and may progress to visual loss. CASE REPORT: The case of a 45 year old obese female, who presented with a 9 month old history of headache and on examination was found to have papilloedema is presented here. The patient received no medical or surgical intervention and presented 5 months later with resolution of the symptoms. CONCLUSION: Idiopathic intracranial hypertension is a sight threatening disease in which raised intracranial pressure is associated with increased body mass index. Proper assessment and close monitoring of patients who present with these features is essential in preventing visual loss.
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