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An Update on Current Concepts and Controversies in Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension

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Title: An Update on Current Concepts and Controversies in Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension (IIH)
Author: Kathleen Digre
Date: 11/17/2010
Keywords / Main Subjects: Pseudotumor; IIH; Optic nerve edema; Obesity; Idiopathic intracranial hypertension; MRI; Lumbar puncture
Diagnosis: Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Brief Description: This is a clinical review of idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH), also known as pseudotumor cerebri. It also discusses the current controversies in the nomenclature, imaging, pathophysiology and treatment of IIH as well as discussing the role of obesity and papilledema in IIH.
Format: video
Series: Moran Eye Center Grand Rounds
Identifier: Moran_CORE_14720
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