Vitamin A induced benign intracranial hypertension.
A case of benign intracranial hypertension due to prolonged administration of a low dose of Vitamin A is described in a young male investigated as a brain tumor suspect. Computerized axial tomography showed small and symmetrical lateral ventricles which was consistent with the diagnosis. The syndrome of benign intracranial hypertension and its relationship to chronic Vitamin A toxicity is discussed.
D000152:Acne Vulgaris / Q000188:drug therapy; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001932:Brain Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis; D003907:Dexamethasone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010211:Papilledema / Q000175:diagnosis; D011241:Prednisone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011559:Pseudotumor Cerebri / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D014801:Vitamin A / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use
D014801:Vitamin A; D003907:Dexamethasone; D011241:Prednisone