Association of multiple sclerosis and intracranial hypertension

J Neuroophthalmol. 1994 Dec;14(4):189-92.

Abstract

Three patients fulfilled the diagnostic criteria for both multiple sclerosis and pseudotumor cerebri. Although coincidence is possible, intracranial hypertension may be a manifestation of demyelinating disease.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Headache / complications
  • Humans
  • Intracranial Pressure
  • Middle Aged
  • Multiple Sclerosis / complications*
  • Papilledema / complications
  • Pseudotumor Cerebri / etiology*