1. NINDS Pseudotumor Cerebri Information Page pseudotumor cerebri (Benign Intracranial Hypertension) information sheet compiledby the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/pseudotumorcerebri_doc.htm

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke Accessible version Science for the Brain The nation's leading supporter of biomedical research on disorders of the brain and nervous system Browse all disorders Browse all health organizations More about Pseudotumor Cerebri Studies with patients Research literature Press releases Search NINDS... (help) Contact us My privacy NINDS is part of the National Institutes of Health NINDS Pseudotumor Cerebri Information Page Synonym(s): Benign Intracranial Hypertension, Intracranial Hypertension Reviewed 07-01-2001 Get Web page suited for printing Email this to a friend or colleague Table of Contents (click to jump to sections) What is Pseudotumor Cerebri? Is there any treatment? What is the prognosis? What research is being done? ... Organizations What is Pseudotumor Cerebri? Pseudotumor cerebri, also called benign intracranial hypertension, literally means "false brain tumor." It is caused by increased pressure within the brain and is most common in women between the ages of 20 and 50. Symptoms of pseudotumor cerebri, which include headache, nausea, vomiting, and pulsating intracranial noises, closely mimic symptoms of brain tumors, possibly because of the abnormal buildup of pressure within the brain. Is there any treatment?

2. Pseudotumor Cerebri/Intracraniële Hypertensie Deze site is speciaal voor mensen met de aandoening pseudotumor cerebri/Benigne of Idiopatische Intracraniële Hypertensie. http://home.wxs.nl/~jans7060

Onderdeel van de vereniging CEREBRAAL Welkom! Op deze site, speciaal voor mensen met de aandoening Pseudotumor Cerebri / Benigne of Idiopatische Intracraniële Hypertensie (verhoogde hersendruk zonder aanwijsbare reden), vind je de verhalen van lotgenoten, wat wij doen als lotgenotencontactgroep en geven we je de mogelijkheid om met lotgenoten in contact te treden. Onze doelstelling Het algemene doel van onze groep is lotgenoten het gevoel te geven er niet alleen voor te staan, ondanks het feit dat de aandoening zeldzaam is. Een belangrijk aspect hierin is het uitwisselen van ervaringen en opgedane kennis door de mensen zelf. Het uitwisselen van deze ervaringen en deze kennis is de hoeksteen van het lotgenotencontact. Er gaat een grote kracht van uit die helpt bij de eigen verwerking. Want hoe ga je om met de boosheid die je voelt over het feit dat het zolang geduurd heeft voordat er een diagnose was? Hoe ga je om met het verlies van je zichtvermogen? Waarom is je taalgebruik niet meer goed, en wat doe je eraan? Onder andere de bovenstaande problemen zijn de uitgangspunten van onze groep. Een groep die op weg is groot te worden en haar doel te bereiken, ondanks de zeldzaamheid van de aandoening. Voor velen van ons was en is dit het einde van een eenzame en onbegrepen weg.

3. Welcome To The PTC Support Network! Sponsored by the PTC Support Network, this site provides an online book called The PTC Primer , which is the only book dedicated to PTC and those afflicted with it. You'll find a clear explanation of pseudotumor cerebri, newsletters, and helpful links to PTC sites and support groups. http://home.sprynet.com/~sondra/

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4. Digital Journal Of Opthamology - Pseudotumor Cerebri Covers this disease, also known as idiopathic intracranial hypertension, in a Q A format. Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension (pseudotumor cerebri). Charlotte R. Thompson, M.D. http://www.djo.harvard.edu/meei/PI/pseudotcereb.html

Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension (Pseudotumor Cerebri) Charlotte R. Thompson, M.D. Neuro-Ophthalmology Service Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA What is Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension (IIH)? Cerebrospinal fluid is the fluid that bathes the brain and spinal cord. IIH (also known as Pseudotumor Cerebri) is a condition of elevated cerebrospinal fluid pressure in the absence of a mass in the brain. If untreated, IIH can cause visual loss and even blindness. What causes Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension? There are many reasons why a person can have elevated cerebrospinal fluid pressure (brain mass, medications, infections, etc.). These possible causes for elevated cerebrospinal fluid pressure must be excluded prior to diagnosing IIH. The cause of the elevation of cerebrospinal fluid pressure in IIH is not known ("idiopathic"). Who gets Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension? It is most common in overweight females of child-bearing age. It can occur in children and men, but this is less common. What are the common signs and symptoms of Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension?

5. Benign Intracranial Hypertension / Pseudotumor Cerebri Personal web page expaining the possible causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of BIH (Benign Intracranial Hypertension), as well as personal experiences with this Neurological Condition. Visit our message board for information and support. http://www.mjmoore.co.uk/bih/

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6. Pseudotumor Cerebri This site is for people living with a Neurological Condition called pseudotumor cerebri; and their Category Health Conditions and Diseases Intracranial Hypertension......Welcome to the pseudotumor cerebri Community. This site is designedfor people living with pseudotumor cerebri (also known as Benign http://groups.msn.com/pseudotumorcerebri

MSN Home My MSN Hotmail Search ... Money Groups Pseudotumor cerebri pseudotumorcerebri@groups.msn.com Groups Home My Groups Language Help ... Tools Welcome to the Pseudotumor Cerebri Community Pseudotumor Cerebri (PTC), is also known as Benign Intracranial Hypertension (BIH), and (IIH) Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension. This site is designed for people living with Pseudotumor Cerebri, their friends and families; and anyone that would just like to learn a bit about this rare Neurological Condition. Inside our site you'll find multiple message boards, a PTC Chat Room that has scheduled chats with other Members (check the Calendar for dates and times), as well as many links and pages of information about PTC; and common conditions that can come along with it. If this is your first visit to our pages, please take a moment to visit our New Members page. You can

7. Pseudotumor Cerebri pseudotumor cerebri. pseudotumor cerebri, also called benign intracranial hypertension, literally means "false brain http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/921450279.html

Search Articles: search tips Please Take the HealthLink Survey Email this article Print this article Find related articles: By topic: Neurology By keywords: Receive Health Link via email! Subscribe now >> Pseudotumor Cerebri Pseudotumor cerebri, also called benign intracranial hypertension, literally means "false brain tumor." It is caused by increased pressure within the brain and is most common in women between the ages of 20 and 50. Symptoms of pseudotumor cerebri, which include headache, nausea, vomiting, and pulsating intracranial noises, closely mimic symptoms of brain tumors, possibly because of the abnormal buildup of cerebrospinal fluid placing pressure on the brain. Treatment for pseudotumor cerebri is generally symptomatic. Pressure may be controlled by removing excess fluid with repeated spinal taps or by shunting. Steroids may be prescribed to reduce swelling of brain tissue. Hyperosmotic drugs may be used to reduce fluid buildup. Once the diagnosis is made and the disorder is treated, pseudotumor cerebri generally has no serious consequences. If visual loss occurs, however, it may be premanent regardless of treatment. In some cases, pseudotumor cerebri recurs.

8. Pseudotumor Cerebri A condition of increased pressure within the brain cavity, pseudotumor cerebri usually manifests itself as a bulging fontanelle in an otherwise happy and healthy infant, or as a sudden onset of strabismus in a child. http://www.drhull.com/EncyMaster/P/pseudotumor_cerebri.html

Help for sleepless parents Encyclopedia Index P pseudotumor cerebri Search pseudotumor cerebri A condition of increased pressure within the brain cavity, pseudotumor cerebri usually manifests itself as a bulging fontanelle in an otherwise happy and healthy infant, or as a sudden onset of strabismus in a child. It is also more properly known now as benign intracranial hypertension. This condition may be associated with some medicines (the antibiotic tetracycline, used in infants years ago but no longer, was the most common drug-related cause), may arise as a complication of mastoiditis , or may just happen mysteriously. Because intracranial hypertension might not have a benign cause , if you should notice these symptoms immediate consultation with your doctor is of course in order.

9. THE MERCK MANUAL, Sec. 14, Ch. 177, CNS Neoplasms Benign Intracranial Hypertension. (pseudotumor cerebri). A disorder characterized by increased intracranial pressure http://www.merck.com/pubs/mmanual/section14/chapter177/177c.htm

This Publication Is Searchable The Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy Section 14. Neurologic Disorders Chapter 177. CNS Neoplasms Topics [General] Intracranial Neoplasms Benign Intracranial Hypertension Spinal Cord Neoplasms ... Radiation Injury Of The Nervous System Benign Intracranial Hypertension (Pseudotumor Cerebri) A disorder characterized by increased intracranial pressure without evidence of an intracranial space-occupying lesion, obstruction of ventricular or subarachnoid pathways, infection, or hypertensive encephalopathy. Etiology is unknown in most instances; the condition undoubtedly includes several disorders with different causes. Pseudotumor is more common in women between ages 20 and 50, especially in those who are overweight. In children, it may follow the withdrawal of corticosteroids or excessive intake of vitamin A or tetracycline. Generally, recovery is spontaneous. Symptoms and signs include headache of varying severity (often mild) and papilledema in a patient who otherwise appears healthy. Partial or complete monocular visual lossthe only serious neurologic signoccurs in about 5% of patients, and the normal blind spots are commonly enlarged. CT and MRI scans generally are normal or show a somewhat small ventricular system. EEG is normal. CSF pressure is increased, but the fluid is normal. A similar picture can result from occlusion of an intracranial venous sinus affecting the posterior 1/3 of the sagittal sinus or one of the transverse or sigmoid sinuses; from increased intracranial pressure secondary to chronic CO

10. PTC/BIH/IIH Lotgenotencontact Website voor mensen die lijden aan de zeldzame aandoening pseudotumor cerebri, ook bekend als benigne of idiopathische intracrani«le hypertensie. http://www.pseudotumorcerebri.nl

11. Pseudotumor Cerebri/Intracraniële Hypertensie Lotgenotengroep voor pseudotumor cerebri/Benigne of Idiopatische Intracraniële Hypertensie. Informatie Category World Nederlands Neurologische Stoornissen......Deze site is speciaal voor mensen met de aandoening pseudotumor cerebri/Benigneof Idiopatische Intracraniële Hypertensie. Onderdeel http://home.planet.nl/~jans7060/

Onderdeel van de vereniging CEREBRAAL Welkom! Op deze site, speciaal voor mensen met de aandoening Pseudotumor Cerebri / Benigne of Idiopatische Intracraniële Hypertensie (verhoogde hersendruk zonder aanwijsbare reden), vind je de verhalen van lotgenoten, wat wij doen als lotgenotencontactgroep en geven we je de mogelijkheid om met lotgenoten in contact te treden. Onze doelstelling Het algemene doel van onze groep is lotgenoten het gevoel te geven er niet alleen voor te staan, ondanks het feit dat de aandoening zeldzaam is. Een belangrijk aspect hierin is het uitwisselen van ervaringen en opgedane kennis door de mensen zelf. Het uitwisselen van deze ervaringen en deze kennis is de hoeksteen van het lotgenotencontact. Er gaat een grote kracht van uit die helpt bij de eigen verwerking. Want hoe ga je om met de boosheid die je voelt over het feit dat het zolang geduurd heeft voordat er een diagnose was? Hoe ga je om met het verlies van je zichtvermogen? Waarom is je taalgebruik niet meer goed, en wat doe je eraan? Onder andere de bovenstaande problemen zijn de uitgangspunten van onze groep. Een groep die op weg is groot te worden en haar doel te bereiken, ondanks de zeldzaamheid van de aandoening. Voor velen van ons was en is dit het einde van een eenzame en onbegrepen weg.

12. Pseudotumor Cerebri pseudotumor cerebri. Signs and Symptoms pseudotumor cerebri (PTC) is encounteredmost frequently in young, overweight women between the ages of 20 and 45. http://www.revoptom.com/handbook/SECT53a.HTM

Pseudotumor Cerebri Signs and Symptoms Pseudotumor cerebri (PTC) is encountered most frequently in young, overweight women between the ages of 20 and 45. Headache is the most common presenting complaint, occurring in more than 90 percent of cases. Dizziness, nausea, and vomiting may also be encountered, but typically there are no alterations of consciousness or higher cognitive function. Tinnitus, or a "rushing" sound in the ears, is another frequent complaint. Visual symptoms are present in up to 70 percent of all patients with PTC, and include transient visual obscurations, general blurriness, and intermittent horizontal diplopia. These symptoms tend to worsen in association with Valsalva maneuvers and changes in posture. Reports of ocular pain, particularly with extreme eye movements, have also been noted. Pathophysiology Pseudotumor cerebri is a syndrome disorder defined clinically by four criteria: (1) elevated intracranial pressure as demonstrated by lumbar puncture; (2) normal cerebral anatomy, as demonstrated by neuroradiographic evaluation; (3) normal cerebrospinal fluid composition; and (4) signs and symptoms of increased intracranial pressure, including papilledema. While the mechanism of PTC is not fully understood, most experts agree that the disorder results from poor absorption of cerebrospinal fluid by the meninges surrounding the brain and spinal cord. The subsequent increase in extracerebral fluid volume leads to elevated intracranial pressure. However, because the process is slow and insidious, there is ample time for the ventricular system to compensate and this explains why there is no dilation of the cerebral ventricles in PTC. Increased intracranial pressure induces stress on the peripheral aspects of the brain, including the cranial nerves. Stagnation of axoplasmic flow in the optic nerve (CN II) results in papilledema and transient visual obscurations; when the abducens nerve (CN VI) is involved, the result is intermittent nerve palsy and diplopia.

13. Team IIH Om den neurologiska sjukdomen Idiopatisk Intrakraniell Hypertension(IIH) ¤ven k¤nd som pseudotumor cerebri(PTC) och Benign Intrakraniell Hypertension(BIH). Om symptom, diagnos och behandling. http://groups.msn.com/teamIIH

MSN Home My MSN Hotmail Search ... Money Groups team IIH teamIIH@groups.msn.com Groups Home My Groups Language Help ... Tools Välkommen Den här gruppen har skapats för personer med IIH men också till våra vänner, anhöriga och er andra som vill veta mer om den här sjukdomen. Vi har inte startat den här gruppen för att diagnostisera IIH - vi är INTE doktorer, utan syftet är att sprida information och kunskap om det här relativt, okända, neurologiska tillståndet. På de här sidorna försöker vi, på ett enkelt sätt, förklara det mesta med och runtomkring IIH. Något man ska tänka på är att IIH är en individuell sjukdom.Varje person har olika slags symptom och svarar olika på behandling. En del kan få biverkningar, andra inte. Det finns dom som bli bra av mediciner och behandling och det finns dom som blir "handikappade" för ett tag eller för en lång tid. När man som IIH-patient läser de här sidorna gäller det att komma ihåg hur DU mår och inte jämföra med de andra då de nödvändigtvis inte har samma slags symptom. Uppdaterad 2003-03-31 Medlemmar : 13 Nu i början kommer ny information läggas upp allt eftersom.

14. UIHC Ophthalmology And Visual Sciences; Pseudotumor Cerebri Defines pseudotumor cerebri and traces the causes of the condition. Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension. (pseudotumor cerebri). Michael Wall, M.D. http://webeye.ophth.uiowa.edu/dept/iih/pc_index.htm

Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension (Pseudotumor Cerebri) Michael Wall, M.D. The University of Iowa Department of Neurology and Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences Index Introduction What causes idiopathic intracranial hypertension? What are the typical symptoms of IIH? How is the diagnosis of IIH made? ... Selected References Contact the Webmaster The University of Iowa

15. Pseudotumor Cerebri General Information on pseudotumor cerebri or Idiopathic IntracranialHypertension. pseudotumor cerebri (PTC) or Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension (IIH) is a disease where there is increased http://www.geocities.com/wellesley/garden/1297/pseudotumorcerebri.index.html

Pseudotumor Cerebri Informational Homepage Pseudotumor cerebri (PTC) or Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension (IIH) is a disease where there is increased intracranial pressure that mimics a brain tumor. This condition, which affects mainly women of childbearing age, is not widely known and little information is currently available about it. This web site will attempt to increase the availability of information about this disease. This site will be changed and updated as new information becomes available. WHAT IS PSEUDOTUMOR CEREBRI AND HOW IS IT TREATED. Disease Definition and Treatment PLEASE NOTE: In accessing this link, you are leaving this web site. The web site you will be going to, is graphics intensive and may take some time to load. If you wish to return to this page: "The Pseudotumor Cerebri Information Homepage" use your browser's back button, and bookmark this site now before you leave. WHAT METHODS HAVE BEEN SHOWN TO REDUCE HEADACHE PAIN? Headache WILL DIET HELP TO REDUCE YOUR HEADACHES AND SYMPTOMS? Diet WHO ARE THE PHYSICIANS THAT TREAT THIS DISEASE?

16. Pseudotumor Cerebri Support Forum Active message board for people diagnosed with pseudotumor cerebri, and their loved ones. Join our PTC email group, or stop in for a chat in one of our two PTC chat rooms. http://forums.delphiforums.com/PTC_FORUM/start

17. Pseudotumor Cerebri pseudotumor cerebri. Overview. Synonyms Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension,Benign Intracranial hypertension. Epidemiology, 3.5/100,000 in women 1544 years. http://neuroland.com/ha/pseudo_cer.htm

Neuroland Neurology information Click on the brain to index page Search NeuroLand Neuro disease Notes ... Neuro Med Pseudotumor Cerebri Overview Synonyms: Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension, Benign Intracranial hypertension Epidemiology 3.5/100,000 in women 15-44 years 19.3/100,000 in women ages 20-44 years who are 20% or more above ideal body weight. Rare in patients over 45 years of age, men and slim adults, need to consider a secondary cause or another disease. Symptoms Headache: worsen by bending forward. cough, sneezing. Neck and back pain are often prominent. Brief episodes of monocular or binocular visual loss that may be partial or complete. Pulsatile tinnitus, may be unilateral or bilateral, described as a heartbeat or whooshing sound. May have VI nerve palsy. Differentiate papilledema from pseudopapilledema Difficult to differentiate with a direct ophthalmoscope. Tilted optic nerves and optic disc drusen, both benign conditions, can simulate optic nerve head swelling. Infiltrative optic neuropathies can produce elevation of the optic disc.

18. NORD - National Organization For Rare Disorders, Inc. National Organization of Rare Disorders (NORD) database, which contains information about over 1,100 rare diseases. A discussion about pseudotumor cerebri contains common signs and symptoms, and provides links to organizations related to PTC. http://www.rarediseases.org/nord/search/rdbdetail_abstract.html?disname=Pseudotu

19. What Is PTC? What Is pseudotumor cerebri? There are two groups of patients who have pseudotumorcerebri. The first group has PTC connected to a specific cause. http://home.sprynet.com/~sondra/whptc.html

What Is Pseudotumor Cerebri? Simply put, there is too much cerebrospinal fluid in your head, and there's no place for this fluid to go. Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is the liquid that protects the brain and spinal cord from injury. Since your skull is an enclosed unit, the increased pressure from your excess CSF puts pressure on your brain (as well as your pituitary gland, optic nerves, and all the other things in your head). What you get is a true pressure headache. Why is there so much CSF? One theory is that your body has increased the formation of cerebrospinal fluid. Another theory is your body has a decreased ability to absorb CSF. Whatever is going on, something has changed with the circulation of your cerebrospinal fluid. There are two groups of patients who have pseudotumor cerebri. The first group has PTC connected to a specific cause. Once the cause is removed, the PTC can disappear. This group is referred to as secondary PTC because there is a known primary cause of the raised head pressure. The much larger second group develops pseudotumor cerebri and a direct cause cannot be found. The doctors have no idea what causes the

20. Pseudotumor Cerebri Neuroland Neurology information for physicians health professionals Search NeuroLand http://www.neuroland.com/ha/pseudo_cer.htm

Neuroland Neurology information Click on the brain to index page Search NeuroLand Neuro disease Notes ... Neuro Med Pseudotumor Cerebri Overview Synonyms: Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension, Benign Intracranial hypertension Epidemiology 3.5/100,000 in women 15-44 years 19.3/100,000 in women ages 20-44 years who are 20% or more above ideal body weight. Rare in patients over 45 years of age, men and slim adults, need to consider a secondary cause or another disease. Symptoms Headache: worsen by bending forward. cough, sneezing. Neck and back pain are often prominent. Brief episodes of monocular or binocular visual loss that may be partial or complete. Pulsatile tinnitus, may be unilateral or bilateral, described as a heartbeat or whooshing sound. May have VI nerve palsy. Differentiate papilledema from pseudopapilledema Difficult to differentiate with a direct ophthalmoscope. Tilted optic nerves and optic disc drusen, both benign conditions, can simulate optic nerve head swelling. Infiltrative optic neuropathies can produce elevation of the optic disc.

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