| Revised diagnostic criteria for pseudotumor cerebri syndrome in children | |
|---|---|
| IIH with papilledema | |
| A | Papilledema |
| B | Normal neurological examination except for cranial nerve abnormalities |
| C | Normal a Neuroimaging (cMRI) |
| D | Normal CSF composition |
| E | Lumbar puncture opening pressure ≥ 28 cmH 2 O (≥25 cmH 2 O if the child is not sedated and not obese) |
| A–E fulfilled: definite diagnosis of IIH | |
| A–D fulfilled: probable diagnosis of IIH | |
| IIH without papilledema | |
| B–E fulfilled + unilateral or bilateral abducens nerve palsy: definite diagnosis of IIH | |
| B–E fulfilled, no unilateral or bilateral abducens nerve palsy but + ≥ 3 neuroimaging abnormalities suggestive of idiopathic intracranial hypertension b : diagnoses of IIH can be suggested | |
Sunday 8 October 2017
IIH PED
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