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Intracranial hypotension presenting with severe encephalopathy. Case report

C E Beck1, N W Rizk, L T Kiger

  • 1Department of Neurosurgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, California, USA.

Journal of Neurosurgery
|September 2, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Intracranial hypotension can cause severe neurological symptoms, including encephalopathy and altered consciousness. Recognizing key features like postural headache is crucial for diagnosing this uncommon condition.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Neurosurgery

Background:

  • Intracranial hypotension is a condition characterized by low cerebrospinal fluid pressure.
  • It can lead to a range of neurological symptoms, often mimicking other disorders.

Observation:

  • A case of severe and protracted intracranial hypotension is presented.
  • The patient exhibited diffuse encephalopathy and profound depression of consciousness.

Findings:

  • This case expands the known clinical spectrum of intracranial hypotension.
  • Typical clinical and laboratory findings are outlined.
  • Pathophysiological mechanisms are briefly discussed.

Implications:

  • Intracranial hypotension requires specific treatments distinct from other neurological diseases.

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  • The presence of postural headache, pachymeningitis, and descent of midline cerebral structures should prompt diagnosis.