Idiopathic intracranial hypertension Flashcards
1
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Risk factors for IIH
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obesity
female sex
pregnancy
2
Q
Drugs which can precipitate IIH
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combined oral contraceptive pill
steroids
tetracyclines
retinoids / vitamin A
lithium
3
Q
Clinical features
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headache
blurred vision
papilloedema
enlarged blind spot
sixth nerve palsy may be present
4
Q
Management of IIH
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- weight loss
- carbonic anhydrase inhibitors e.g. acetazolamide
- repeated LP as temporary measure
- optic nerve sheath decompression (prevent damage to optic nerve)
- shunt
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