scholarly journals Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension Masking as Obstructive Hydrocephalus: A Case Report

Cureus ◽  
2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert Maurer ◽  
April Henry ◽  
Kenneth C Liu ◽  
Brad Zacharia
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Intracranial Hypertension ◽  
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension ◽  
Obstructive Hydrocephalus

scholarly journals Idiopathic intracranial hypertension presenting as iron deficiency anemia: a case report

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Peng Yong Sim ◽  
Priyal Taribagil ◽  
Ione O. C. Woollacott ◽  
Safina Rashid ◽  
Desmond P. Kidd
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Iron Deficiency ◽  
Intracranial Hypertension ◽  
Iron Deficiency Anemia ◽  
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension ◽  
Deficiency Anemia ◽  
Visual Deficits ◽  
Fluid Analysis ◽  
Optic Disc Swelling

Abstract Background The presentation of idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) in association with iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is rare. Case presentation This case report depicts the unusual case of a 31-year-old woman of mixed Jamaican and English heritage with IIH who presented initially as IDA in the context of menorrhagia. Subsequent ophthalmic review, lumbar puncture, cerebrospinal fluid analysis and neuroimaging studies revealed severe bilateral optic disc swelling and raised intracranial pressure in keeping with IIH. Prompt treatment of IDA with blood transfusion and orally administered iron supplements, in addition to medical treatment for IIH, contributed to significant improvement of symptoms and prevented long-term visual deficits. Conclusion The possibility of IDA, albeit rare, should always be considered and investigated appropriately in all patients with IIH, as the treatment of the anemia alone may be sight-saving.

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