Increased intracranial pressure with no clear pathophysiology
Many have suggested calling it pseudotumor cerebri syndrome, emphasizing the variety of subtypes (1).
Subtypes include tr...
Most frequent presenting symptom is headache. This occurs in 84–94% of patients, with 51% reporting constant or daily headaches. These headaches can be severe and have significant imp...
Weight loss is key and always recommended as adjunct to medications (12,15)[B].
Study using low-calorie diet and weight loss up to 15 kg demonstrated improvements in symptoms...
McGeeney BE, Friedman DI. Pseudotumor cerebri pathophysiology. Headache. 2014;54(3):445–458. [View Abstract on OvidMedline]
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Highest incidence in obese women
Headache and visual disturbance are most frequent symptoms.
Diagnosis made by lumbar puncture, ophthalmologic exam, and MRI; no lab testing needed
Weight ...
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