0 It is an increase in intracranial pressure without an intracranial space-occupying lesion.
0 Very often diffuse headache is the initial symptom.
0 It most commonly develops idiopathic.
0 It is more common in women.
0 Associated states:
Obesity
Recent significant weight gain
Systemic hypertension
Hypervitaminosis A, vitamin A deficiency
Hypo-Hyperthyroidism
Pregnancy, use of OCS
Tetracycline, lithium
0 All findings related to IICP can be seen.
0 Worsening of IICP findings with forward bending and valsalva is important in the diagnosis of pseudotumor cerebri.
0 Decreased visual acuity is one of the most important findings. There may be vision loss due to secondary optic atrophy.
0 In the examination, radiological imaging (MRI) must be performed after the visual examination.
0 Definitive diagnosis is made when CSF pressure is above 200 mmHp in LP.
0 Water and salt restriction in medical treatment, diuretics, steroids (long-term use is not recommended)
0 Shunt surgery is performed in resistant cases.