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Can You Get Pseudotumor Cerebri If You Are Not Over Weight?
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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The ONLY definitive way to diagnose pseudotumor cerebri
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Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension (IIH): The Basics
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Papilledema, Migraine and Headache Glossary
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Tinnitus, Migraine and Headahe Glossary
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Orbital pseudotumor
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Orbital pseudotumor is a swelling of the tissues behind the eye in an area called the orbit. The orbit is the bony cavity in the skull where the eye... Read more »
Pseudotumor from Polyethylene Wear Debris
Source: eOrthopod
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