Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) in children

Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .

Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) in children. Females: these make up only 20% of young children. Fully referenced neurology checklist.

Demographic features

  • Females: these make up only 20% of young children
  • Obesity: this is only present in 10% of young children

Ophthalmic features

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Other features

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Medical differentials

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Drug differentials

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Lumbar puncture opening pressure criteria

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Differential diagnosis

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Treatment

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Synonym

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References

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