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1Department of Neuro-Ophthalmology, Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, U.P., India.
Pediatric Neurosurgery
|July 1, 1993
Summary
Benign intracranial hypertension in a child was diagnosed using imaging. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed multiple brain lesions indicative of cysticerci, a parasitic infection.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Radiology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Benign intracranial hypertension (BIH) is a condition characterized by increased intracranial pressure without a clear cause.
- BIH can present with various neurological symptoms, necessitating accurate diagnostic approaches.
- Differentiating BIH from other neurological conditions is crucial for appropriate management.