A 50-year-old woman with persistent orthostatic headache is repeatedly misdiagnosed until imaging identifies spontaneous ...

March 2, 2012 — Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH; also called pseudotumor cerebri [PTC] or benign intracranial hypertension) is surprisingly common in patients with systemic lupus ...

The rapid influx of cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) and protein solutes released during cortical spreading depression (CSD) in the brain activates neurons to trigger aural migraine headaches, according to ...

Cerebrospinal fluid, or CSF, is a clear, colorless liquid that plays a crucial role in maintaining the health and function of your central nervous system. It cushions the brain and spinal cord, ...

Abdullah, E.M. (2026) Intracranial Hypertension as an Initial Presentation of Polycythemia Vera: A Case Report. Open Journal ...

IIH is most common in obese women of reproductive age but can affect anyone. A 5–10% reduction in body weight can significantly reduce intracranial pressure. Acetazolamide and topiramate are the main ...