Idiopathic Hypertension with Multiple Cranial Nerve Palsies: A Case Report and Literature Review

Idiopathic Hypertension with Multiple Cranial Nerve Palsies: A Case Report and Literature Review

We report a rare case of idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) with multiple cranial nerve palsies involving cranial nerves VI, VII, IX, and X in a 32-year-old female who had no prior comorbidities. Her condition improved rapidly on a ten-day regimen of acetazolamide and tablet topiramate. IIH...

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Main Authors: Shasthara Paneyala, Harsha Sundaramurthy, Sahana Panambur, Nemichandra S. C., Vimala Colaco, Sri Harsha Chalasani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Oman Medical Specialty Board 2024-01-01
Series:Oman Medical Journal
Subjects:
idiopathic intracranial hypertension
pseudotumor cerebri
cranial nerve palsies
papilledema
headache
india
Online Access:https://omjournal.org/articleDetails.aspx?coType=1&aId=3623
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Summary:We report a rare case of idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) with multiple cranial nerve palsies involving cranial nerves VI, VII, IX, and X in a 32-year-old female who had no prior comorbidities. Her condition improved rapidly on a ten-day regimen of acetazolamide and tablet topiramate. IIH should be considered in every patient presenting with persistent headache and multiple cranial nerve abnormalities. This paper also includes a literature review of similar cases.
ISSN:1999-768X
2070-5204

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