Coexistence of optic disc drusen and idiopathic intracranial hypertension in a non-obese female

Coexistence of optic disc drusen and idiopathic intracranial hypertension in a non-obese female

Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIHT) is a headache syndrome characterized by elevated intracranial pressure with normal cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) content, normal neuro imaging with optic disc edema. Optic disc drusen (ODD) presents a diagnostic challenge as it can mimic disc edema. Although t...

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Main Authors: Pradeep A Venkataramana, Preetham B Patil, Shivabasappa V Koti, Varna Shetty
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2015-01-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Ophthalmology and Research
Subjects:
B scan
cerebrospinal fluid opening pressure
optic disc drusen (ODD)
papilledema
Online Access:http://www.jcor.in/article.asp?issn=2320-3897;year=2015;volume=3;issue=3;spage=150;epage=152;aulast=Venkataramana
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Summary:Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIHT) is a headache syndrome characterized by elevated intracranial pressure with normal cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) content, normal neuro imaging with optic disc edema. Optic disc drusen (ODD) presents a diagnostic challenge as it can mimic disc edema. Although the appearance of ODD and disc edema can at times appear similar, the etiology and treatment of these two conditions differ. We report a case of young non-obese female who was referred for headache and on imaging had coexistence of ODD and IIHT.
ISSN:2320-3897

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