title: [Rapidly progressing visual loss in idiopathic intracranial hypertension].
abstract: Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) is a condition of increased intracranial pressure of unknown aetiology. Slowly progressing visual defects secondary to papilloedema are well-known complications. Rapidly progressing visual loss is rare. A case of acute and rapidly progressing visual loss in idiopathic intracranial hypertension is presented. Rapid recognition and treatment of IIH is important, and may occasionally prompt acute surgical treatment.
authors.affiliation: Dansk Hovedpinecenter, Glostrup Hospital, DK-2600 Glostrup. marska03@glo.regionh.dk
authors.forename: Maren
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Skau
authors.forename: Rigmor
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Jensen
authors.forename: Dan
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Milea
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D018450:Disease Progression; D005451:Fluorescein Angiography; D006801:Humans; D019586:Intracranial Hypertension / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D014786:Vision Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*