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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| author | Shasthara Paneyala Harsha Sundaramurthy Sahana Panambur Nemichandra S. C. Vimala Colaco Sri Harsha Chalasani |
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| description | 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. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-460f7e7c0dae470685a7bde4e2fbd4872024-03-20T05:41:09ZengOman Medical Specialty BoardOman Medical Journal1999-768X2070-52042024-01-01391e598e59810.5001/omj.2024.07Idiopathic Hypertension with Multiple Cranial Nerve Palsies: A Case Report and Literature ReviewShasthara Paneyala0Harsha Sundaramurthy1Sahana Panambur2Nemichandra S. C.3Vimala Colaco4Sri Harsha Chalasani5Department of Neurology, JSS Medical College and Hospital, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysuru, IndiaDepartment of Neurology, JSS Medical College and Hospital, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysuru, IndiaDepartment of Neurology, JSS Medical College and Hospital, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysuru, IndiaDepartment of Neurology, JSS Medical College and Hospital, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysuru, IndiaDepartment of Neurology, Father Muller Medical College, Mangalore, IndiaDepartment of Pharmacy Practice, JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysuru, IndiaWe 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.https://omjournal.org/articleDetails.aspx?coType=1&aId=3623idiopathic intracranial hypertensionpseudotumor cerebricranial nerve palsiespapilledemaheadacheindia |
| spellingShingle | Shasthara Paneyala Harsha Sundaramurthy Sahana Panambur Nemichandra S. C. Vimala Colaco Sri Harsha Chalasani Idiopathic Hypertension with Multiple Cranial Nerve Palsies: A Case Report and Literature Review Oman Medical Journal idiopathic intracranial hypertension pseudotumor cerebri cranial nerve palsies papilledema headache india |
| title | Idiopathic Hypertension with Multiple Cranial Nerve Palsies: A Case Report and Literature Review |
| title_full | Idiopathic Hypertension with Multiple Cranial Nerve Palsies: A Case Report and Literature Review |
| title_fullStr | Idiopathic Hypertension with Multiple Cranial Nerve Palsies: A Case Report and Literature Review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Idiopathic Hypertension with Multiple Cranial Nerve Palsies: A Case Report and Literature Review |
| title_short | Idiopathic Hypertension with Multiple Cranial Nerve Palsies: A Case Report and Literature Review |
| title_sort | idiopathic hypertension with multiple cranial nerve palsies a case report and literature review |
| topic | idiopathic intracranial hypertension pseudotumor cerebri cranial nerve palsies papilledema headache india |
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