Headache Syndromes Quiz

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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

<p>Weight loss of ~15% (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which medication is mentioned for a short course to relieve headaches and reduce the risk of vision loss in IIH?

<p>Topiramate (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible consequence of chronic pressure on the optic nerve in IIH patients?

<p>Optic nerve damage and loss of vision (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which surgical procedure is mentioned as reserved for refractory cases of IIH?

<p>Optic nerve sheath fenestration (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of carbonic anhydrase inhibitors in managing IIH?

<p>Reduce CSF production (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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