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Benign Intracranial Hypertension
Pseudotumor cerebri is a process affecting the brain that appears to be -- but is not -- a tumor. It is often reversible.
Alternative Names
Idiopathic intracranial hypertension; Benign intracranial hypertension
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
The condition occurs more frequently in women than men, particularly in premenopausal obese women. It is rare in infants.
The cause is unknown. Certain medicines can increase your risk for this condition. These medicines...
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Pseudotumor Cerebri (IIH) – The Basics
Simply speaking, Pseudotumor Cerebri is a condition in which the body either produces too much cerebrospinal fluid pressure or doesn't... Read more »
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Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension (IIH): The Basics
Simply speaking, Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension (IIH) (sometimes called Pseudotumor Cerebri isn't a headache disorder, but it can cause... Read more »
Headache Attributed to Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension: T...
Headache attributed to idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) (pseudotumor cerebri) is a secondary headache disorder. Secondary headache... Read more »
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