Tetracycline-induced benign intracranial hypertension.
We report on a young adolescent with benign intracranial hypertension which we attribute to the use of minocycline for acne.
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Department of Neurology and Ophthamology, Princess Margaret Hospital for Children, Perth, Western Australia. lakshmi.nagarajan@health.wa.gov.au
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D000152:Acne Vulgaris / Q000188:drug therapy; D000293:Adolescent; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D019586:Intracranial Hypertension / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis; D013752:Tetracycline / Q000009:adverse effects*
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D013752:Tetracycline