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Benign intracranial hypertension caused by mastoiditis and lateral sinus obstruction: The value of computerized tomography in diagnosis

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

U. Schønsted-Madsen ,
P. Sehested  and
T. Brask
U. Schønsted-Madsen*
Affiliation:
Odense, Denmark
P. Sehested
Affiliation:
Odense, Denmark
T. Brask
Affiliation:
Odense, Denmark
*
Ulf Schønsted-Madsen, M.D., Department of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, Odense University Hospital, DK 5000, Odense C, Denmark.
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Abstract

A case of benign intracranial hypertension occurring in an 11-year-old boy, and due to lateral sinus obstruction, is reported. Computerized tomographic scan was conclusive, revealing a normal ventricular system and no evidence of a neoplastic lesion. Disappearance of the mastoid air cells and disruption of the trabecular pattern were also shown on the affected side. The diagnosis was confirmed at operation, and the course was favourable. In accordance with other studies cited, our findings suggest that patients suspected of benign intracranial hypertension can be spared invasive neuroradiological procedures if the computerized tomographic scan of the head is normal.

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Clinical records
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The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 98 , Issue 4 , April 1984 , pp. 395 - 398
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1984

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