DIAGNOSTIC ASPECTS OF INTRACRANIAL HYPERTENSION WITH CONCOMITANT BRAIN DAMAGE

Abstract

Idiopathic intracranial hypertension is caused by a buildup of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the skull. Intracranial buildup of CSF can cause symptoms like pressure, pain, and vision changes over time. At first, you might not have any symptoms. Then, you may experience headaches. As the condition worsens, you might experience vision changes due to the CSF putting pressure on your optic nerve, which is responsible for your brain’s vision processing. Unfortunately, this condition's origin remains mysterious to doctors and researchers. The word “idiopathic” signifies that there is no obvious cause of this condition — or at least, not one that has been identified. This condition is also called “pseudotumor cerebri” because the symptoms of IIH can mimic those of a serious brain tumor. While IIH is not a brain tumor, it can cause serious symptoms, including vision loss, if it’s not treated in time.