Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension Triggering Hemifacial Spasm. Issue 2 (June 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Garcia, Maria D.; Mansukhani, Sasha A.; Chen, John J.; Bhatti, M. Tariq
• Other Names: Ko Melissa W. section editor.; Cestari Dean M. section editor.; Quiros Peter section editor.
• Is Part Of: Journal of neuro-ophthalmology. Volume 41:Issue 2(2021)
• Publication Date: 2021-06
• Subjects: Neuroophthalmology -- Periodicals; 617.7
• DOI: 10.1097/WNO.0000000000001048
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1070-8022

Abstract

Abstract : Abstract: Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) is a syndrome associated with increased intracranial pressure without a clear underlying cause that is classically seen in young women. Patients typically present with headache and ocular findings, including disc edema and, less frequently, an abduction deficit. To make a diagnosis of IIH, other than cranial nerve 6 or 7 dysfunction, patients must have a normal neurologic examination. When cranial nerve 7 is affected patients can present with hemifacial spasm. We present the case of a young woman with IIH who had hemifacial spasm as one of the presenting symptoms. Her symptoms resolved once she was treated for IIH with acetazolamide. Abstract : Supplemental Digital Content is Available in the Text.