Ultrasound-guided initial diagnosis and follow-up of pediatric idiopathic intracranial hypertension

ConclusionsThe combined use of US optic nerve sheath and third ventricle diameter is an ideal non-invasive screening tool in pediatric idiopathic intracranial hypertension to indicate elevated intracranial pressure while ruling out hydrocephalus. Treatment can effectively be monitored by repeated US, which also reliably indicates relapse.
Source: Pediatric Radiology - Category: Radiology Source Type: research