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      Category : Health Centers > Brain and Nervous System

Pseudotumor Cerebri

Alternate Names : Benign Intracranial Hypertension

Pseudotumor Cerebri | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

What are the treatments for the condition?

The condition may be treated either medically or surgically. Sometimes a combination of the two may be necessary. If the problem is caused by a medication such as oral contraceptives, the medication will be stopped. Other medical treatments include:

  • diuretics, or "water pills", to remove excess fluid from the body
  • pain medications as needed
  • spinal tap to remove excess fluid from the ventricles of the brain
  • weight control
  • Surgical treatment commonly involves placing a ventriculoperitoneal shunt in the brain to drain the excess cerebrospinal fluid into the abdominal cavity. There are other less common surgical treatments that can be done to relieve pressure in the brain.

    What are the side effects of the treatments?

    Pain medications and diuretics may cause allergic reactions, stomach upset, and salt imbalance. Surgery carries a risk of bleeding, infection, and allergic reaction to the anesthesia.

    What happens after treatment for the condition?

    A ventriculoperitoneal shunt may malfunction and need to be replaced. The condition may recur if the pressure within the brain increases again.

    How is the condition monitored?

    The disease is monitored through regular eye examinations by a specialist. Weight control and menstrual cycles are monitored on a regular basis through physical examinations. Any new or worsening symptoms should be reported to the healthcare provider.


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    Author: James Warson, MD
    Reviewer: Donna Lester, RN, PHN, BSN, CCM
    Date Reviewed: 06/01/01



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