title: [Pseudotumor cerebri secondary to consumption of minocycline in a pediatric patient].
abstract: Pseudotumor cerebri is a syndrome characterized by an elevated intracranial pressure greater than 20 cmH2O with ventricles and cerebrospinal fluid of normal characteristics. Consumption of minocycline have been described among the causes associated with this syndrome. We present a 13-year old female patient with a history of acne treated with minocycline who began with severe headache, diplopia and blurred vision. The diagnosis of pseudotumor cerebri was made, indicating the immediate antibiotic suspension and the beginning of the treatment with acetazolamide. Although the pathogenesis of pseudotumor cerebri is not fully known, an association with minocycline has been observed. This antibiotic is often used by health professionals for the management of acne, so it is important to consider its complications before being prescribed.
authors.affiliation: Hospital Municipal de Agudos "Dr. Leónidas Lucero", Bahía Blanca, Buenos Aires, 8000, Argentina. lucasgonzalezg@hotmail.com.
authors.forename: Lucas O
authors.initials: LO
authors.lastname: González Gili
authors.affiliation: Hospital Municipal de Agudos "Dr. Leónidas Lucero", Bahía Blanca, Buenos Aires, 8000, Argentina.
authors.forename: Ignacio R
authors.initials: IR
authors.lastname: Buffone
authors.affiliation: Hospital Municipal de Agudos "Dr. Leónidas Lucero", Bahía Blanca, Buenos Aires, 8000, Argentina.
authors.forename: Laura E
authors.initials: LE
authors.lastname: Carrara
authors.affiliation: Hospital Municipal de Agudos "Dr. Leónidas Lucero", Bahía Blanca, Buenos Aires, 8000, Argentina.
authors.forename: María B
authors.initials: MB
authors.lastname: Coto
authors.affiliation: Hospital Municipal de Agudos "Dr. Leónidas Lucero", Bahía Blanca, Buenos Aires, 8000, Argentina.
authors.forename: Eliana A
authors.initials: EA
authors.lastname: Fortunatti
authors.affiliation: Hospital Municipal de Agudos "Dr. Leónidas Lucero", Bahía Blanca, Buenos Aires, 8000, Argentina.
authors.forename: Mabel
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Dejtera
authors.affiliation: Hospital Municipal de Agudos "Dr. Leónidas Lucero", Bahía Blanca, Buenos Aires, 8000, Argentina.
authors.forename: María F
authors.initials: MF
authors.lastname: García Elliot
authors.affiliation: Hospital Municipal de Agudos "Dr. Leónidas Lucero", Bahía Blanca, Buenos Aires, 8000, Argentina.
authors.forename: Alejandra
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Giacone
authors.affiliation: Hospital Municipal de Agudos "Dr. Leónidas Lucero", Bahía Blanca, Buenos Aires, 8000, Argentina.
authors.forename: Anabella C
authors.initials: AC
authors.lastname: Luncio
authors.affiliation: Hospital Municipal de Agudos "Dr. Leónidas Lucero", Bahía Blanca, Buenos Aires, 8000, Argentina.
authors.forename: Sebastián D
authors.initials: SD
authors.lastname: Masnicoff
authors.affiliation: Hospital Municipal de Agudos "Dr. Leónidas Lucero", Bahía Blanca, Buenos Aires, 8000, Argentina.
authors.forename: María B
authors.initials: MB
authors.lastname: Oviedo Crosta
authors.affiliation: Hospital Municipal de Agudos "Dr. Leónidas Lucero", Bahía Blanca, Buenos Aires, 8000, Argentina.
authors.forename: Marianela
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Parroua
authors.affiliation: Hospital Municipal de Agudos "Dr. Leónidas Lucero", Bahía Blanca, Buenos Aires, 8000, Argentina.
authors.forename: Mariana
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Romano
mesh_terms: D000152:Acne Vulgaris / Q000188:drug therapy; D000293:Adolescent; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008911:Minocycline / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011559:Pseudotumor Cerebri / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis*
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D008911:Minocycline
keywords: Children; Minocycline; Pseudotumor cerebri