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Fulminant Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Neurol 68:229-232, Thambisetty,M.,et al, 2007
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Article Abstract
Severe and rapidly progressive visual loss suggests fulminant idiopathic intracranial hypertension and should prompt aggressive management. Urgent surgery may be required in these patients, and temporizing measures such as repeat lumbar punctures, lumbar drainage, and IV steroids considered.
 
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