Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH), also known as primary pseudotumor cerebri syndrome (PTCS), is a condition of unknown etiology which affects primarily overweight, reproductive-aged women and causes increased intracranial pressure (ICP). This review discusses the recently revised diagnostic criteria for PTCS for adults and children. Additionally, the role of obesity in the epidemiolog...

Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH), previously known as pseudotumor cerebri, is a condition of increased intracranial pressure of unknown etiology. The most common ocular sign of the disorder is bilateral optic disc edema. Early and appropriate diagnosis and effective management are crucial. This teaching case report will highlight the overall role of the primary care optometrist in the...

Charles D. Varnell Jr., Stuart L. Goldstein, Prasad Devarajan and Rajit K. Basu Division of Nephrology & Hypertension, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Center for Acute Care Nephrology, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; and Division of Critical Care Medic...

It is now well recognized that idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) can occur in children. Relative to the adult population, the demographic features and clinical presentation of IIH as well as the diagnosis and treatment guidelines for children are quite different. Although these differences are well established, specific diagnostic and treatment guidelines for pediatric patients have la...