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Pseudotumor cerebri
From Healthscout's partner site on chronic pain, HealthCentral.com
Idiopathic intracranial hypertension; Benign intracranial hypertension Treatment Treatment must be directed at the specific cause of the pseudotumor. A lumbar puncture can help relieve pressure within the brain and prevent vision problems. Other treatments may include:
The patient will need their vision closely monitored, since there is potential for progressive and sometimes permanent visual loss. Follow-up MRI or CT scans may be done to rule out hidden cancer. ![]() Support Groups Expectations (prognosis) Sometimes the condition disappears on its own within 6 months. About 10-20% of persons have their symptoms return. A small number of patients have symptoms that slowly get worse and lead to blindness. Complications Vision loss is a serious complication of this condition. Calling your health care provider Call your health care provider if you or your child experience the symptoms listed above.
Review Date: 03/26/2009 A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org). ![]() | |||||||||||||||||
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