Rare presentation of systemic lupus erythematosus with idiopathic intracranial hypertension
Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) is an extremely rare condition and rare in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Herein we report a case of young lady presenting with increased intra-cranial pressure (ICP), normal neurological examination and imaging. She was diagnosed with IIH and responde...
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| author | Ang, Diana Lee Min Adnan, Sitidalila Hoo, Fan Kee |
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| description | Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) is an extremely rare condition and rare in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Herein we report a case of young lady presenting with increased intra-cranial pressure (ICP), normal neurological examination and imaging. She was diagnosed with IIH and responded well to steroid and cyclophosphamide. Meticulous clinical and laboratory assessment must be carried out in suspicious case to avoid misdiagnosis. |
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| spelling | upm-737092020-05-12T16:52:23Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/73709/ Rare presentation of systemic lupus erythematosus with idiopathic intracranial hypertension Ang, Diana Lee Min Adnan, Sitidalila Hoo, Fan Kee Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) is an extremely rare condition and rare in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Herein we report a case of young lady presenting with increased intra-cranial pressure (ICP), normal neurological examination and imaging. She was diagnosed with IIH and responded well to steroid and cyclophosphamide. Meticulous clinical and laboratory assessment must be carried out in suspicious case to avoid misdiagnosis. Pakistan Medical Association 2018 Article PeerReviewed text en http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/73709/1/Rare%20presentation%20of%20systemic%20lupus%20erythematosus%20with%20idiopathic%20intracranial%20hypertension.pdf Ang, Diana Lee Min and Adnan, Sitidalila and Hoo, Fan Kee (2018) Rare presentation of systemic lupus erythematosus with idiopathic intracranial hypertension. Rawal Medical Journal, 43 (2). 360 - 362. ISSN 0303-5212 |
| spellingShingle | Ang, Diana Lee Min Adnan, Sitidalila Hoo, Fan Kee Rare presentation of systemic lupus erythematosus with idiopathic intracranial hypertension |
| title | Rare presentation of systemic lupus erythematosus with idiopathic intracranial hypertension |
| title_full | Rare presentation of systemic lupus erythematosus with idiopathic intracranial hypertension |
| title_fullStr | Rare presentation of systemic lupus erythematosus with idiopathic intracranial hypertension |
| title_full_unstemmed | Rare presentation of systemic lupus erythematosus with idiopathic intracranial hypertension |
| title_short | Rare presentation of systemic lupus erythematosus with idiopathic intracranial hypertension |
| title_sort | rare presentation of systemic lupus erythematosus with idiopathic intracranial hypertension |
| url | http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/73709/ http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/73709/1/Rare%20presentation%20of%20systemic%20lupus%20erythematosus%20with%20idiopathic%20intracranial%20hypertension.pdf |