8 Questions
What is the incidence of idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) in the general population?
1/100,000
Which condition is NOT mentioned as a cause of increased intracranial pressure?
Tuberculosis
What is one of the criteria for diagnosing IIH according to the Dandy criteria?
Pulse-synchronous tinnitus
What treatment is possibly curative for IIH in patients with a BMI >30 kg/m2?
Weight loss of ~15%
Which medication is mentioned for a short course to relieve headaches and reduce the risk of vision loss in IIH?
Topiramate
What is a possible consequence of chronic pressure on the optic nerve in IIH patients?
Optic nerve damage and loss of vision
Which surgical procedure is mentioned as reserved for refractory cases of IIH?
Optic nerve sheath fenestration
What is the role of carbonic anhydrase inhibitors in managing IIH?
Reduce CSF production
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