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Pseudotumor Cerebri
Pseudotumor cerebri (“false brain tumor”) is a condition characterized by increased cerebrospinal fluid pressure in the brain. It is also sometimes known as idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) or benign intracranial hypertension (BIH).
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What You Need to Know
- Increased pressure inside the skull causes symptoms that are similar to those seen with a brain tumor, including headache and vision problems.
- A correct diagnosis is important because pseudotumor cerebri may lead to progressive (and possibly permanent) vision loss.
- Pseudotumor cerebri is more likely to affect women of childbearing age. Other conditions associated with pseudotumor cerebri are obesity, (especially with recent weight gain), use of certain medications, inborn narrowing of the vein that drains blood from the brain and sleep apnea.
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Learn more about pseudotumor cerebri in our Health Library.
See frequently-asked questions about pseudotumor cerebri: Q&A
Learn more about a new treatment for pseudotumor cerebri pioneered at Johns Hopkins.
Why Choose Johns Hopkins for Treatment of Pseudotumor Cerebri?
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We have a multidisciplinary team of neurologists, neurosurgeons, neuro-ophthalmologists and interventional neuroradiologists that can tailor treatment to your specific condition for the best possible longterm outcomes.
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Our team uses a 3-step evaluation that helps us create a highly individualized approach to treatment. We use a range of methods to reduce spinal fluid pressure and manage the risk of vision impairment, including lumbar puncture, intra-cranial pressure monitoring, nuclear medicine shunt patency, shunting and stenting.
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