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Idiopathic intracranial hypertension: pseudotumor cerebri
Kevin J Krajewski1, Andrew S Gurwood
1Pennsylvania College of Optometry, Philadelphia, USA. kevkrajewski@hotmail.com
Optometry (St. Louis, Mo.)
|October 22, 2002
Abstract
Background:
Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH), as defined by the modified Dandy criteria, is a diagnosis of exclusion. It is important to rule out other sight- and life-threatening causes of optic disk edema. IIH primarily affects obese women of childbearing age.
Conclusions:
Permanent visual loss is the primary morbidity associated with IIH. Quantitative perimetry is key in management decision-making to prevent blindness. Treatment consists of weight loss, medication, and surgery.