Episode 127.0 – Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension

This week we talk about the subacute headache and the dangerous, can't miss diagnoses of cerebral venous thrombosis and IIH https://media.blubrry.com/coreem/content.blubrry.com/coreem/Podcast_Episode_127_0_Final_Cut.m4a Download Leave a Comment Tags: Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis, Headache, Neurology Show Notes Take Home Points Keep IIH and CVST on the differential for patient’s coming in with a subacute headache, particularly if they have visual or neuro symptoms. Consider an ocular ultrasound! It’s quick, shockingly easy to do, and can help point you toward a diagnosis you may have otherwise overlooked.  I have made it my practice now to include a quick look in the physical exam of my patients with a concerning sounding headache or a headache with neurologic symptoms.  Consider IIH particularly in an overweight female of child bearing age with a subacute headache, but remember patients outside that demographic can have IIH as well. Consider CVST in a patient with a thrombophilic process like cancer, pregnancy or the use of OCPs or androgens or in a patient with a recent facial infection like sinusitis or cellulitis. Read More WikEM: Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension WikEM: Ocular Ultrasound Sinai EM Ultrasound – Pseutotumor Cerebri Read More