The authors report 2 cases of pseudotumor cerebri in which ventriculoperitoneal shunting procedures have been performed to relieve intracranial hypertensions, and satisfactory results have been obtained.
Pseudotumor Cerebri* ; Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt*

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Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic* ; Pseudotumor Cerebri*

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Child* ; Humans ; Papilledema ; Pseudotumor Cerebri* ; Stents*

Idiopathic intracranial hypertension,also known as pseudotumor cerebri,is a syndrome characterized by raised intracranial pressure of unknown cause.These patients present normal neuroimaging and cerebrospinal fluid analysis while increased intracranial pressure and associated symptoms and signs.Delay of treatment can cause severe visual impairment.There are some new understandings of this disease,and we will review the pathogenesis,diagnosis,and treatment of idiopathic intracranial hypertension.
Humans ; Intracranial Hypertension ; Neuroimaging ; Pseudotumor Cerebri/therapy*

Humans ; Pseudotumor Cerebri/therapy* ; Intracranial Hypertension/therapy*

Objective: We reported the association between iron-deficiency anemia and papilledema in a case of presumed idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) and subsequent resolution of the signs and symptoms on correction of anemia. Methods: Case notes, blood tests, clinical photographs, and neuroimaging were collected and analyzed. Iron-deficiency anemia was treated with oral ferrous sulphate. Results: Blood tests revealed a microcytic anemia consistent with iron-deficiency anemia. Magnetic resonance imaging did not demonstrate enlarged ventricles. There was complete resolution of all signs and symptoms after treatment of the anemia. Conclusion We recommend that a simple full blood count should be performed on all patients diagnosed with IIH.
Anemia, Iron-Deficiency ; Papilledema ; Pseudotumor Cerebri

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Female ; Humans ; Obesity ; Ovary* ; Polycystic Ovary Syndrome ; Pseudotumor Cerebri*

A series of 70 lumboperitoneal shunt performed at Yonsei university Severance hospital was reviewed. The clinical indications for this procdures were communicating hydrocephalus, CSF fistulas, benign intracranial hypertension and bulging craniectomy site. There were several complications such as shunt migration, obstruction, infection and nonfunctioning. Wound dehiscence, epidural hematoma and ingumal hernia were also observed after shunting. This procedure is completely extracranial and diminished intracranial complications, thereby significantly reducing morbidity and mortality. Good results were reported due to easy insertion, short operation time and reduced complications. This report documented the efficacy of lumbopertoneal shunt and literatures were reviewed.
Fistula ; Hematoma ; Hernia ; Hydrocephalus ; Mortality ; Pseudotumor Cerebri ; Wounds and Injuries

Growth hormone (GH) has been available for more than 4 decades for the treatment of GH deficiency. But mass production of recombinant DNA growth hormone has made GH therapy widely available for children with no GH deficiency. The use of GH therapy in children has resulted in adverse effects ranging from minor disturbances such as edema and injection site reactions to more significant, but rare events such as benign intracranial hypertension and slipped capital femoral epiphysis. Yet there has been no report in the dermatological field on skin adverse effects associated with GH therapy. We report here on 2 cases of psoriasis following GH therapy in children.
Child ; DNA, Recombinant ; Edema ; Growth Hormone ; Humans ; Pseudotumor Cerebri ; Psoriasis ; Skin ; Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphyses

Pseudotumor cerebri is a syndrome of increased intracranial pressure, and may be a rare complication of cyclosporine treatment. We report a 26-year-old woman with pseudotumor cerebri which developed after cyclosporine medication for kidney transplantation. Regular examinations of the fundi are required in patients taking oral cyclosporine, especially when they report headache or blurred vision.
Adult ; Cyclosporine ; Female ; Headache ; Humans ; Intracranial Pressure ; Kidney ; Kidney Transplantation ; Pseudotumor Cerebri