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Eisa Hesham1, Yash Nene1, Daniel Reynolds1
1Department of Neurology SUNY - Upstate Medical University Hospital, Syracuse, NY, USA.
The Neurohospitalist
|September 23, 2024
Summary
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension (IIH) can present unusually. This case report highlights a rare instance of fulminant IIH with a complete unilateral third nerve palsy, emphasizing atypical neurological signs.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Ophthalmology
- Neuro-ophthalmology
Background:
- Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension (IIH) involves elevated intracranial pressure without a clear cause.
- Typical IIH symptoms include headache, vision loss, and pulsatile tinnitus.
- Atypical IIH presentations can involve various oculomotor and cranial nerve dysfunctions.
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