Is "benign intracranial hypertension" really benign?

Hypothalamic-hypophyseal insufficiency has been found in seven of eight patients with so-called benign intracranial hypertension, of whom four showed an inadequate adrenal response to stress. The syndrome of benign intracranial hypertension cannot therefore be considered entirely benign and patients...

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Published in:Journal of neurology, neurosurgery and psychiatry neurosurgery and psychiatry, 1980-02, Vol.43 (2), p.136-138
Main Authors: Barber, S G, Garvan, N
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Blood Glucose - metabolism
Estradiol - blood
Female
Follicle Stimulating Hormone - blood
Growth Hormone - blood
Humans
Hydrocortisone - blood
Luteinizing Hormone - blood
Male
Middle Aged
Pituitary Hormone-Releasing Hormones - blood
Prolactin - blood
Pseudotumor Cerebri - blood
Testosterone - blood
Thyrotropin - blood
Thyrotropin-Releasing Hormone - blood
Thyroxine - blood
Triiodothyronine - blood
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Summary:Hypothalamic-hypophyseal insufficiency has been found in seven of eight patients with so-called benign intracranial hypertension, of whom four showed an inadequate adrenal response to stress. The syndrome of benign intracranial hypertension cannot therefore be considered entirely benign and patients should receive full endocrinological assessment and follow up.
ISSN:0022-3050
1468-330X
DOI:10.1136/jnnp.43.2.136