Abstract
Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) is a syndrome associated with increased intracranial pressure without a clear underlying cause that is classically seen in young women. Patients typically present with headache and ocular findings, including disc edema and, less frequently, an abduction deficit. To make a diagnosis of IIH, other than cranial nerve 6 or 7 dysfunction, patients must have a normal neurologic examination. When cranial nerve 7 is affected patients can present with hemifacial spasm. We present the case of a young woman with IIH who had hemifacial spasm as one of the presenting symptoms. Her symptoms resolved once she was treated for IIH with acetazolamide.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | E223-E224 |
Journal | Journal of Neuro-Ophthalmology |
Volume | 41 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jun 1 2021 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Clinical Neurology
- Ophthalmology