Complex Dural Arteriovenous Fistula Masquerading as Pseudotumor Cerebri (P1.200)

Conclusions:Thorough investigation should be undertaken for secondary causes of headache and intracranial hypertension, especially in normal weight patients when other symptoms are present. Misdiagnosis can complicate future treatment of the underlying cause, and in the case of undiagnosed vascular malformations, result in delayed cerebral hemorrhage or ischemia.Disclosure: Dr. Kaye has nothing to disclose. Dr. Renati has nothing to disclose. Dr. Corliss has nothing to disclose. Dr. Stetler has nothing to disclose. Dr. Polifka has nothing to disclose. Dr. Waters has nothing to disclose.

Source: Neurology - April 17, 2017 Category: Neurology Authors: Kaye, L., Renati, S., Corliss, B., Stetler, W., Polifka, A., Waters, M. Tags: Headache: Epidemiology and Disease Characteristics Source Type: research