1. [Idiopathic intracranial hypertension as a side effect of doxycycline].
- Author
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Roux X, Sallansonnet-Froment M, De Greslan T, Bounolleau P, Ouologuem M, Tereygeol M, Taillia H, and Renard JL
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- Adult, Africa, Anti-Bacterial Agents administration & dosage, Doxycycline administration & dosage, Female, Headache chemically induced, Humans, Malaria prevention & control, Prognosis, Pseudotumor Cerebri diagnosis, Spinal Puncture, Travel, Vision, Low chemically induced, Anti-Bacterial Agents adverse effects, Doxycycline adverse effects, Pseudotumor Cerebri chemically induced
- Abstract
Idiopathic intracranial hypertension is a rare disorder characterized by elevated intracranial pressure without hydrocephaly or intracranial process. Its mechanism is poorly understood. Most cases of benign intracranial hypertension are presumed to be idiopathic but some of them may be related to some treatment. We report a 26-year-old female with benign intracranial hypertension due to tetracycline, revealed by headaches and gradual visual loss. Standard investigations were unremarkable and favourable outcome after therapeutic lumbar puncture confirmed the diagnosis.
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- 2009
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