Headaches, rapidly progressive visual loss, and bilateral disc edema.
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The diagnosis and management of a 28-year-old obese woman who presented with neck pain, headache, and rapidly progressive visual loss is discussed here. Results of her initial general examination were normal. Thorough medical follow-up resulted in a rare diagnosis.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Reviews in neurological diseases
دوره 6 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2009