Complications Of Pseudotumor Cerebri
Health Encyclopedia: Pseudotumor Cerebri
Idiopathic intracranial hypertension; Benign intracranial hypertension
Treatment
Treatment must be directed at the specific cause of the pseudotumor.
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Other treatments may include:
- Fluid or salt restrictions
- Medications such as corticosteroids, glycerol, acetazolamide, and furosemide
- Shunting procedures to relieve pressure due to spinal ...
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