What is the pseudotumor cerebri syndrome?
Pseudotumor cerebri syndrome, sometimes called idiopathic intercranial hypertension, is a neurological state characterized by an increase in inter -regions, suggesting that there are too many brain in the skull. The name of this condition is literally translated as a "fake brain tumor" because symptoms and presentations can mimic the symptoms of brain tumor. Fortunately, the pseudotumor cerebri syndrome is much less dangerous than the brain tumor and there are several options that can be used to treat pressure and solve symptoms. This condition was also observed at an increased frequency in pregnant women. This is caused by either the overproduction of cerebrospinal fluid or inadequate reabsorption and a drain that causes the fluid to accumulate in the skull, push the brain and cause some very significant symptoms.
People with pseudotumor syndrome Cerebri tend to experience headaches, sight changes, nausea, vomiting and a pulsating feeling in the head, all the classic signs of a large brain tumor. These symptoms in combination are a signal that it is time to go to the doctor, ideally to a neurologist. The neurologist usually asks for a medical imaging study when the patient represents these symptoms to get to the bottom of what causes them. In the case of Cerebri pseudotumor syndrome, no tumor will be visible, but there will be apparent liquid accumulation in the skull.
drugs can sometimes be used to reduce the accumulation of fluid in the skull and, in some cases, lifestyle changes, such as weight loss or termination of certain drugs, such as the birth rate can also solve the problem. In other cases, surgery may need to be performed to release the fluid. The surgeon may also decide to install a short circuit that allows the fluid to drain so that it cannot re -build up.
Once treated, the pseudotumor cerebri syndrome may reappear, in this case patients may have to look more aggressiveTreatment possibilities. If the condition is not treated, this may lead to permanent loss or damage to sight due to pressure on the eye, which is important to obtain the correct treatment, even if it may include some discomfort or lifestyle adjustment.