idiopathic intracranial hypertension Flashcards

1
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classically seen in

A

young overweight females

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2
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risk factors

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obesity 
female sex
pregnancy 
COCP
steroids
tetracyclines
lithium
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3
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features

A
headache
blurred visoin 
pappilloedema
enlarged blind spot 
6th nerve palsy
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4
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mx

A

weight loss**
diuretics .e.g acetazolamide
repated LP

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