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How does one cure pseudotumor cerebri?
You can cure pseudotumor cerebri by having an Optic Nerve Sheath Fenestration or Spinal Fluid Shunt surgery. Typically, pseudotumor cerebri is first treated with medication.
What is Pseudotumor Cerebri?
what does pseudotumor cerebri come from and what can be done about having the bad headaches my head hurts all day every day and I am on dialysis and I can't take the medicine because of my decreased kidney function so do I have to keep getting the lumbar puncture.
When was the first case of pseudotumor cerebri diagnosed?
Back in 78. See note 7 below article.
How do you pronounce pseudotumor cerebri?
You pronounce it like this: SOO-doh-too-mur SER-uh-bry
Why does pseudotumor cerebri only effect you during pregnancy?
During pregnancy the body is more apt to retain fluid, for most women - this shows itself as swollen feet. Pseudotumor cerebri is a condition where the body itself is holding onto cerebral spinal fluid, which increases pressure on the brain. Keep in mind that one of the warning signs of preeclampsia is swelling which occurs in the hands and face, so if you have been diagnosed with pseudotumor cerebri, your doctor also needs to be looking out for preeclampsia.
When did Heather Philipsen die?
Heather Philipsen died on January 18, 2009, in New Port Richey, Florida, USA of pseudotumor cerebri.
In a patient diagnosed with pseudotumor cerebri how severe are the headaches and how often do they occur?
The headaches associated with pseudotumor cerebri, or intracranial hypertension, can be mild to severely painful, as the brain itself is having increased pressure on it, as well as the nerves in the back of the eyes. The headaches themselves are usually near daily, but can be controlled with diuretics, diet, and weight loss. Sometimes spinal taps are used to decrease the pressure by removing some of the cerebral spinal fluid, and in some cases surgery is needed.It is important to manage this condition, as the pressure on the back of the eyes can cause permanent blindness.
Orbital pseudotumor?
DefinitionThe orbit is a bony, pyramid-shaped cavity in the skull. It contains and protects the eyeball and related structures. Orbital pseudotumor is a swelling of the orbital tissues behind the eye, but unlike cancerous tumors, it cannot invade other tissues or spread elsewhere.Alternative NamesIdiopathic orbital inflammatory syndrome (IOIS) Causes, incidence, and risk factorsThe cause is unknown. It most commonly affects young women, although it can still occur at any age.SymptomsPain on eye movementDecreased visionEyelid swellingRed eye (rare)Signs and testsThe changes of pseudotumor can be seen when the eye is examined. Tests to differentiate a pseudotumor from a tumor include the following:UltrasoundSkull x-rayBiopsyTreatmentMild cases may go away without treatment. More severe cases will usually respond to treatment with corticosteroids. Very severe cases may develop damaging pressure on the eye, and require surgical movement of the bones of the orbit to relieve pressure on the eyeball.Expectations (prognosis)Most cases are mild and do well. Severe cases may be resistant to treatment and visual loss may occur. Orbital pseudotumor usually involves only one eye.ComplicationsSevere cases of orbital pseudotumor may push the eye forward to the extent that the lids can no longer protect the cornea, leading to drying of the affected eye. This can lead to damage to the clarity of the cornea, or to corneal ulcer (wound). The eye muscles may not be able to properly aim the eye, and double vision may result.Calling your health care providerPatients with pseudotumor will be closely followed by an ophthalmologist with experience in the treatment of orbital disease.If you experience irritation of the cornea, redness, pain, or decreased vision, call your ophthalmologist or general health care provider right away.ReferencesFay A. Diseases of the visual system. In: Goldman L, Ausiello D, eds. Cecil Medicine. 23rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2007:chap 449.
If you get spinal tap headaches after spinal taps should you avoid this treatment for pseduotumor cerebri?
Only your doctor can answer that question, however there are other treatments for intracranial hypertension (pseudotumor cerebri) you may want to talk to your doctor about that won't cause this type of spinal headache.
What is the composition of the Column of Bertin?
It is a normal structure of the cortical tissue in the kidneys; normal renal tissue. This area can be enlarged as a congenital condition that is usually insignificant. This is called Prominent Column of Bertin or Hypertrophied Column of Bertin and is also called Renal Pseudotumor when seen on an X-ray, since it can be mistaken for a tumor or mass in the kidney, but it is ordinarily a benign condition.
What is the deformity of column of bertin?
The columns of Bertin are normal structures of the kidney in the renal cortical tissue. A congenital enlargement of this area is called hypertrophy and is insignificant in most cases, but when X-rayed, this condition can be mistaken for a mass or tumor of the kidney. This presentation on the X-ray can also be called renal (means kidney) pseudotumor (pseudo means false). Other terms used to describe this congenital condition are Prominent Column of Bertin or Hypertrophied Column of Bertin.
What causes ice pick headache?
Could it be TMJ? The pain is similar to the pain of an imflamed ligament. I've had both, and there were some definite similarities. One cause is Pseudotumor Cerebri. Also called Idiopathic Hypertension. Go to http://www.revoptom.com/HANDBOOK/SECT53a.HTM for more.
