Pseudotumor Cerebri 01

Topic: Adult

Created on Monday, April 9 2007 by jdmiles

Last modified on Monday, April 9 2007.

 
        A) Papilledema
 
        B) "Magnetic" gait
 
        C) Normal neurologic exam
 
        D) Normal CSF
 
        E) Headache
 

 

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This question was created on April 09, 2007 by jdmiles.
This question was last modified on April 09, 2007.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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A) papilledema

This answer is incorrect.

Pseudotumor cerebri is a syndrome of headache, papilledema, normal CSF, and minimal or absent focal neurologic signs. Furthermore, this constellation of findings must occur in the absence of hydrocephalus or an intracranial mass on imaging.  (See References)

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B) "Magnetic" gait

This answer is correct.

Gait abnormalities are not characteristic of pseudotumor cerebri. A "magnetic gait" is a characteristic finding of normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH).  (See References)

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C) normal neurologic exam

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Pseudotumor cerebri is a syndrome of headache, papilledema, normal CSF, and minimal or absent focal neurologic signs. Furthermore, this constellation of findings must occur in the absence of hydrocephalus or an intracranial mass on imaging.  (See References)

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D) normal CSF

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Pseudotumor cerebri is a syndrome of headache, papilledema, normal CSF, and minimal or absent focal neurologic signs. Furthermore, this constellation of findings must occur in the absence of hydrocephalus or an intracranial mass on imaging.  (See References)

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E) headache

This answer is incorrect.

Pseudotumor cerebri is a syndrome of headache, papilledema, normal CSF, and minimal or absent focal neurologic signs. Furthermore, this constellation of findings must occur in the absence of hydrocephalus or an intracranial mass on imaging.  (See References)

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References:

1. Victor, M., and Ropper, A.H. (2001). Adams and Victor's Principles of Neurology, 7th Edition. McGraw-Hill, New York.

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Pseudotumor Cerebri 01
Question ID: 040907079
Question written by J. Douglas Miles, (C) 2006-2009, all rights reserved.
Created: 04/09/2007
Modified: 04/09/2007
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