Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension – Pathophysiology Based on Case Series
Journal Title: Acta Facultatis Medicae Naissensis - Year 2016, Vol 33, Issue 3
Abstract
According to the definition, idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) is a pathological state characterized by an increase in intracranial pressure; however, there are no obvious intracranial pathological processes. The pathophysiology of this disorder is not clear, although there are many reports related to it. We present an overview of possible etiopathogenetic mechanisms, clinical presentations and therapeutic interventions from a series of patients hospitalized with the clinical picture and final diagnosis of idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH). All data were collected from the moment of IIH diagnosis as well as three months later. The obtained data showed that IIH is a disease that primarily affects obese women in early and midlife. The positive correlation between values of cerebrospinal fluid pressure and body mass index was observed. The disorders of sexual hormones were identified as a possible etiology for IIH female patients. Headache, papilloedema, decreased visual acuity, vertigo and cranial nerve palsy were identified as the most prevalent IIH clinical presentations. The existence of stenosis and hypoplasia of the sigmoid and transverse sinus were confirmed only in one third of IIH patients. Pharmacotherapy combined with weight loss was efficacious in a large number of patients. In this series, there were no short-term consequences of IIH. The results suggest the importance of early and accurate looking for IIH in obese early and midlife women with any hormonal imbalances having a variety of neurological expression, mostly presented as headaches and visual disturbances. Early detection of IIH might influence the timely treatment and prevent far-reaching and severe clinical consequences.
Authors and Affiliations
Srdjan Ljubisavljević, Jasna Zidverc Trajković
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