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Idiopathic intracranial hypertension associated with polycystic ovarian syndrome
Author(s) -
Shin Sung Hyun,
Kim Young Mi,
Kim Hye Young,
Lee Yoon Jin,
Nam Sang Ook
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
pediatrics international
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.49
H-Index - 63
eISSN - 1442-200X
pISSN - 1328-8067
DOI - 10.1111/ped.12266
Subject(s) - medicine
Abstract Idiopathic intracranial hypertension is defined as increased intracranial pressure of unknown origin. Idiopathic intracranial hypertension associated with polycystic ovarian syndrome ( PCOS ) is a rare condition in adolescence. We report the case of a 14‐year‐old girl with sudden onset of decreased visual acuity, headache and menstrual irregularity. Clinical neurological examination and magnetic resonance imaging of the brain and orbit were normal. Lumbar puncture demonstrated an increased opening pressure of 31 cmH 2 O. Gynecologic investigation indicated PCOS. Her symptoms improved with medical and surgical treatment for the underlying PCOS .