特発性頭蓋内圧亢進症
Meanings
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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.
Idiopathic intracranial hypertension is often seen in young obese women.
MRI and lumbar puncture are used to diagnose idiopathic intracranial hypertension.