Recurrent Headache, Ophthalmoplegia, and Quadriparesis induced by Intracranial Hypertension.
- Author:
Hyun Jin SEO
1
;
Dae K LEE
;
Eugene LEE
;
Sang Ahm LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Neurology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan, College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. salee@www.amc.seoul.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Intracranial hypertension;
Ophthalmoplegia;
Radiculopathy
- MeSH:
Aged;
Headache*;
Humans;
Intracranial Hypertension*;
Intracranial Pressure;
Lung Neoplasms;
Neoplasm Metastasis;
Ophthalmoplegia*;
Papilledema;
Quadriplegia*;
Radiculopathy;
Spinal Puncture;
Unconsciousness;
Visual Fields
- From:Journal of the Korean Neurological Association
2005;23(5):686-689
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
A 67-year-old man developed intermittent headaches, ophthalmoplegia, loss of consciousness, and hyporeflexic quadriparesis. An examination disclosed bilateral papilledema, constricted visual fields, and elevated intracranial pressure. All these symptoms were well correlated with intermittent high intracranial pressure which represented Lundberg A wave. Repeated lumbar punctures finally revealed metastatic malignant cells from lung cancer. Leptomeningeal metastasis may manifest with various constellations of symptoms.
