Recurrent thyrotoxicosis and papilledema in a patient with communicating hydrocephalus.
A patient with communicating hydrocephalus had recurrent papilledema during episodes of thyrotoxicosis. Increased intracranial pressure was documented and, as reflected by the severity of the papilledema, fluctuated in proportion to the thyroid hormone levels.
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006849:Hydrocephalus / Q000150:complications* / Q000503:physiopathology; D006980:Hyperthyroidism / Q000097:blood / Q000150:complications* / Q000503:physiopathology; D007427:Intracranial Pressure; D010211:Papilledema / Q000150:complications* / Q000503:physiopathology; D013974:Thyroxine / Q000097:blood / Q000502:physiology
D013974:Thyroxine