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What is the incidence of idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) in the general population?
What is the incidence of idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) in the general population?
- 1/100,000 (correct)
- 1/1,000,000
- 1/10,000
- 20/100,000
Which condition is NOT mentioned as a cause of increased intracranial pressure?
Which condition is NOT mentioned as a cause of increased intracranial pressure?
- Excessive thyroxine replacement in children
- Endocrine adrenal insufficiency
- Tuberculosis (correct)
- Iron deficiency anemia
What is one of the criteria for diagnosing IIH according to the Dandy criteria?
What is one of the criteria for diagnosing IIH according to the Dandy criteria?
- Localized findings on neurological exam
- Normal CSF pressure
- Pulse-synchronous tinnitus (correct)
- History of head trauma
What treatment is possibly curative for IIH in patients with a BMI >30 kg/m2?
What treatment is possibly curative for IIH in patients with a BMI >30 kg/m2?
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Which medication is mentioned for a short course to relieve headaches and reduce the risk of vision loss in IIH?
Which medication is mentioned for a short course to relieve headaches and reduce the risk of vision loss in IIH?
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What is a possible consequence of chronic pressure on the optic nerve in IIH patients?
What is a possible consequence of chronic pressure on the optic nerve in IIH patients?
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Which surgical procedure is mentioned as reserved for refractory cases of IIH?
Which surgical procedure is mentioned as reserved for refractory cases of IIH?
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What is the role of carbonic anhydrase inhibitors in managing IIH?
What is the role of carbonic anhydrase inhibitors in managing IIH?
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