Spontaneous rhinorrhea and idiopathic intracranial hypertension: a complex and challenging association

CONCLUSIONS: The complex relationship between spontaneous CSF leaks and IIH is a challenge that benefits from multidisciplinary evaluation and management for successful treatment. Treatments such as endoscopic repair, acetazolamide, and VP/ /LP shunts reduce complications and recurrence. Personalised plans addressing elevated intracranial pressure are crucial for successful outcomes.PMID:38393958 | DOI:10.5603/pjnns.98054

Source: Neurologia i Neurochirurgia Polska - February 23, 2024 Category: Neurology Authors: Leonardo de Macedo Filho Carolina Carmona Pinheiro Machado Gabrielle Brito Bezerra Mendes Luma Maria Figueiredo Santana Mauro Emiliano Ruella Sanjeet Grewal Kaisorn L Chaichana Alfredo Quinones Hinojosa Olga Fermo Joao Paulo Almeida Source Type: research