Headache and Diplopia after Rapid Maxillary Expansion: A Clue to Underdiagnosed Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome?
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Pseudotumor cerebri syndrome (PTCS) is defined by the presence of elevated intracranial pressure (ICP) in the setting of normal brain parenchyma and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) composition. Presenting signs and symptoms are heterogeneous, but usually include headache, visual disturbances (i.e., vision loss or double vision), and papilledema at the
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تاریخ انتشار 2015