Modified Dandy's Criteria for diagnosis of Benign Intracranial Hypertension! (Pseudotumour Cerebri)
Usually seen in women of child bearing age, coupled with obesity.
Most common symptom: Headache (94%).
Hallmark sign: Papilloedema on fundus examination.
Treatment:
- Acetazolamide, Topiramate.
- Ventriculo-peritoneal shunting, Optic nerve sheath fenestration.
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