Advancement in Diagnosis and Treatment of Elevated Intracranial Pressure in Patients with Cryptococcal Meningitis.
10.3881/j.issn.1000-503X.10481
- Author:
Jian Bo CHANG
1
;
Hao WU
1
;
Jun Ji WEI
1
Author Information
1. Department of Neurosurgery,PUMC Hospital,CAMS and PUMC,Beijing 100730,China.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Humans;
Intracranial Hypertension;
Intracranial Pressure;
Meningitis, Cryptococcal
- From:
Acta Academiae Medicinae Sinicae
2019;41(1):111-117
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Cryptococcal meningitis(CM)is often seen in immunocompromised patients and has become a global health concern. Elevated intracranial pressure(ICP)is a common complication of CM and often leads to poor prognosis. Monitoring and management of ICP is an important task in CM patients. Invasive intervention is often needed for the elevated ICP in CM patients due to the pathophysiological features of this condition. This article review the recent progress in the diagnosis and treatment of elevated ICP in CM patients.
