pseudotumor cerebri/potassium

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A novel splicing mutation in SLC12A3 associated with Gitelman syndrome and idiopathic intracranial hypertension.

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We report a case of Gitelman syndrome (GS) in a dizygotic twin who presented at 12 years of age with growth delay, metabolic alkalosis, hypomagnesemia and hypokalemia with inappropriate kaliuresis, and idiopathic intracranial hypertension with bilateral papilledema (pseudotumor cerebri). The

The relation of brain ouabain-like compounds and idiopathic intracranial hypertension.

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OBJECTIVE To determine the relationship between levels of ouabain-like compounds (OLC) in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and the occurence of idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH). BACKGROUND OLC are naturally occurring inhibitors of the sodium-potassium ATPase that are found in the CSF of

[Benign intracranial hypertension: the role of medical treatment].

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The goal of medical treatment in benign intracranial hypertension (BIH) is to treat intracranial hypertension symptoms as well as to preserve vision. Reducing the production rate of cerebrospinal fluid can be achieved using acetazolamide and/or furosemide (carbonic anhydrase inhibitors), although

Familial hypomagnesemia--hypercalciuria and pseudotumor cerebri.

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Approximately 30 patients with familial hypomagnesemia-hypercalciuria have been reported. We describe an 8-year-old girl with cardinal findings of familial hypomagnesemia-hypercalciuria (hypomagnesemia, hypermagnesiuria, hypercalciuria, renal insufficiency, hyperuricemia, elevated serum

Intracranial hypertension: a current review.

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OBJECTIVE To provide a current review of recent publications with regards to intracranial hypertension. RESULTS Attempts were made to provide pediatric data; however, the recent completion of the Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension Treatment Trial (IIHTT) has provided a wealth of data with regards

Addison's disease presenting with cerebral edema.

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BACKGROUND Increased intracranial pressure with encephalopathy has rarely been reported in Addison's disease. METHODS Case Study. RESULTS A 16-year-old female who presented with cerebral edema of unknown etiology was eventually diagnosed as having Addison's disease. She had early morning headaches,

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