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Pseudotumor cerebri in men.

K B Digre1, J J Corbett

  • 1Department of Ophthalmology, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City.

Archives of Neurology
|August 1, 1988
PubMed
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Pseudotumor cerebri (PTC) is less common in men but presents similarly to women. However, men may need surgery for vision loss, with Black men at higher risk. Weight management is advised for men with PTC.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Ophthalmology

Background:

  • Pseudotumor cerebri (PTC) is a rare neurological condition.
  • While more prevalent in women, PTC can affect men.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To characterize pseudotumor cerebri in men.
  • To compare male PTC patients with female PTC patients and male controls.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective case series of 29 men with PTC.
  • Comparison with age-matched female PTC patients and male control subjects.

Main Results:

  • PTC occurs less frequently in men but affects a similar age range.
  • Men with PTC exhibit similar signs and symptoms to women.
  • Men, particularly Black men, may face a higher risk of vision loss requiring surgical intervention.

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  • Men with PTC are less obese than women but more obese than controls, necessitating weight-reduction counseling.

    • Conclusions:

    • PTC in men shares similarities with women but has distinct considerations for vision loss and surgical management.
    • Black men with PTC are identified as a high-risk group for vision impairment.
    • Weight management is a crucial component in the care of men diagnosed with PTC.