Diagnosis and management of benign intracranial hypertension

Benign intracranial hypertension following vitamin A megadose

“…In our patients imaging showed a normal brains and non-dilated ventricular systems which are prerequisites for diagnosing BIH [2]. Definitive evidence of BIH is a normal cerebrospinal fluid examination with elevated pressure.…”

“…Headaches, vomiting and visual disturbances are common presenting symptoms of BIH [1]. In contrast to patients with intracranial mass lesions, consciousness and intellectual functioning remains normal in BIH [2]. Other than for papilloedema and occasional sixth cranial nerve palsy, neurological examination is often normal [3].…”

Automated Cross-Sectional Measurement Method of Intracranial Dural Venous Sinuses

“…However, there is controversy about the observation of the dynamic behavior of the sinus diameter. [12][13][14][15] A novel "venous distension sign" for the diagnosis of intracranial hypotension 30 has recently been introduced. The cross-sectional contour of the transverse sinus normally has a triangular inferior border.…”

Pseudotumor Cerebri: A New Door Opens for Treatment

“…As we have previously explained, this syndrome has undergone many treatment strategies and techniques, due to the confusion when faced with an explanation of its etiopathogenesis 22,23,24 .…”