Idiopathic intracranial hypertension with altered consciousness in a Nigerian school girl: a case report and review of the literature

• Published in: Nigerian journal of paediatrics Vol. 39; no. 3; pp. 136 - 139
• Main Authors: Okposio M M, Abhulimhen-Iyoha BI
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Paediatric Association of Nigeria 01.07.2024
• Subjects: adolescent girl; altered consciousness; idiopathic intracranial hypertension; nigeria

Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) is a clinical condition of increased intracranial pressure (ICP) without an obvious underlying pathological brain lesion. It is usually characterized by headache, neck pain, vomiting, visual disturbances, papilledema, cranial nerve palsy or a combination of...