noun
idiopathic intracranial hypertension; benign intracranial hypertension; pseudotumor cerebri
Medical term for elevated intracranial pressure without an identifiable cause. Also known as benign intracranial hypertension or pseudotumor cerebri.
特発性頭蓋内圧亢進症は、若い肥満女性に多く見られる。
Idiopathic intracranial hypertension is often seen in young obese women.
特発性頭蓋内圧亢進症の診断には、MRIや腰椎穿刺が用いられる。
MRI and lumbar puncture are used to diagnose idiopathic intracranial hypertension.
Compound of 特発性 (idiopathic), 頭蓋内 (intracranial), 圧 (pressure), 亢進 (increase), and 症 (disease). A direct medical translation of the English term.