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Pseudotumor cerebri.

M X Repka, N R Miller, P J Savino

    American Journal of Ophthalmology
    |December 15, 1984
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    Idiopathic intracranial hypertension, or pseudotumor cerebri, may not resolve spontaneously. Shunt removal in two patients led to rapid pressure increases, with one experiencing vision loss, suggesting long-term management may be necessary.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Ophthalmology

    Background:

    • Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH), or pseudotumor cerebri, is a condition of elevated intracranial pressure.
    • Treatment often involves cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) shunting.

    Observation:

    • Two young women with IIH underwent successful lumboperitoneal shunt placement.
    • Shunts were electively removed years later.

    Findings:

    • Post-removal, both patients experienced rapid increases in CSF pressure.
    • One patient developed bilateral visual loss due to acute intracranial pressure rise.

    Implications:

    • These cases challenge the notion of IIH as a self-limited condition.
    • Long-term monitoring and potential re-intervention may be crucial for managing IIH patients after shunt removal.