Pseudotumor Cerebri/Idiopathic Intracranial HTN shows up as headache, pulsatile tinnitis, vision difficulties. Has normal imaging and normal (therapeutic) LP. According to UW, risk factors include: obese, vitamin A, tetracyclines.
The patient in this question was 250 lbs at 5 feet. Thats a BMI of 48.8
Idiopathic intracranial hypertension = Pseudotumor cerebri with risk factors being Female TOAD (Female, Tetracyclines, Obesity, vitamin A and Danazol)
Often presents in young overweight women with combination of headaches, vision loss (enlarged blind spot), and pulsatile tinnitus with signs of increased intracranial pressure (CN 6 palsy, papilledema, lumbar puncture findings of increased opening pressure[>250])
Key idea: Treat with weight loss and acetazolamide
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Pseudotumor Cerebri/Idiopathic Intracranial HTN shows up as headache, pulsatile tinnitis, vision difficulties. Has normal imaging and normal (therapeutic) LP. According to UW, risk factors include: obese, vitamin A, tetracyclines.
The patient in this question was 250 lbs at 5 feet. Thats a BMI of 48.8