Game of Imposters

Pseudotumor Cerebri, also known as idiopathic intracranial hypertension, is a condition of increased intracranial pressure without the presence of any structural lesions or cerebrospinal fluid abnormalities. Although it was previously named “benign intracranial hypertension” the name was misleading. The condition is serious and can lead to severe headaches and permanent blindness if not treated. The classic presentation is an obese woman of childbearing age. Miz speaks to Sam Ashoo to review a recent case of his to remind us what this disease is all about.