[Rapidly progressing visual loss in idiopathic intracranial hypertension].
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.
Skau
Maren
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Dansk Hovedpinecenter, Glostrup Hospital, DK-2600 Glostrup. marska03@glo.regionh.dk
Jensen
Rigmor
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Milea
Dan
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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*