IDIOPATHIC INTRACRANIAL HYPERTENSION Flashcards

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Clinical Features

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Double vision
Flashes of vision
Overweight female
Papilledema
CN VI palsy
Pulsatile tinnitus

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Investigations

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Fundoscopic exam

MRI and venogram (CTV or
MRV)

Lumbar puncture

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Management

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If precipitous vision loss, contact Neurology, as surgery may be indicated
Serial lumbar punctures (LPs)/IV steroids
Acetazolamide long-term (managed by neurology)

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