Pseudotumor Cerebri: Yet Another Reason to Fight Obesity

Abstract Pseudotumor cerebri, also referred to as idiopathic intracranial hypertension, is a syndrome characterized by increased intracranial pressure and excludes underlying structural or systemic causes. Pseudotumor cerebri/idiopathic intracranial hypertension has been reported commonly in obese y...

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Published in:Journal of pediatric health care 2008, Vol.22 (1), p.40-43
Main Author: Stevenson, Sharon B., RN, MNSc, PNP, APN
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acetazolamide - therapeutic use
Adolescent
Advanced Practice Nursing
Body Mass Index
Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors - therapeutic use
Child
Diagnosis, Differential
Diuretics - therapeutic use
Early Diagnosis
Fructose - analogs & derivatives
Fructose - therapeutic use
Headache - etiology
Humans
Nurse Practitioners - organization & administration
Nurse's Role
Nursing
Nursing Assessment
Obesity - complications
Obesity - prevention & control
Ophthalmoscopy
Pediatric Nursing - organization & administration
Pediatrics
Pseudotumor Cerebri - diagnosis
Pseudotumor Cerebri - etiology
Pseudotumor Cerebri - therapy
Risk Factors
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Summary:Abstract Pseudotumor cerebri, also referred to as idiopathic intracranial hypertension, is a syndrome characterized by increased intracranial pressure and excludes underlying structural or systemic causes. Pseudotumor cerebri/idiopathic intracranial hypertension has been reported commonly in obese young women but can occur in children and adolescents. With the rise in overweight children, it is important to include this condition as a differential diagnosis, particularly when patients present with complaints of headache.
ISSN:0891-5245
1532-656X
DOI:10.1016/j.pedhc.2007.05.004