Pseudotumor cerebri--a complication of tetracycline treatment of acne.
A female adolescent on tetracycline therapy for a dermatologic condition developed pseudotumor cerebri resulting in impaired visual acuity and papilledema. The therapy of pseudotumor cerebri is discussed.
D000152:Acne Vulgaris / Q000188:drug therapy*; D000293:Adolescent; D003907:Dexamethasone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010211:Papilledema / Q000209:etiology; D011559:Pseudotumor Cerebri / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy; D013752:Tetracycline / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014786:Vision Disorders / Q000209:etiology
D003907:Dexamethasone; D013752:Tetracycline