Papilledema and intracranial hypertension (ICHT) should be considered as part of ALGS. All patients with ALGS should have regular ophthalmic follow-up. A complete neurologic exam, MRI, and lumbar ...
Figure 1. A 21-year-old woman presented with a two-month history of gradual loss of vision in both eyes and increasing headaches. A ventriculoperitoneal shunt had been inserted when she was one year ...
A 30-year-old woman was referred to the New England Eye Center neuro-ophthalmology service for evaluation of bilateral optic disc swelling found incidentally during her annual eye examination. Her ...
A 25-year-old Native American woman presented for an acute care visit reporting a 2-week history of double vision. She also complained of a new onset headache persisting for the last 3 weeks, ...
IIH is most common in obese women of reproductive age but can affect anyone. A 5–10% reduction in body weight can significantly reduce intracranial pressure. Acetazolamide and topiramate are the main ...