Commentary on clinical review: the surgical treatment of idiopathic pseudotumour cerebri, by Paul Brazis

摘要

These patients are difficult and require expertise in multiple areas of management, especially if progressive visual loss is documented. A headache neurologist familiar with this disorder serves as the anchor for the rest of the team, and is essential in directing strategies of care. Headache alone and visual loss with or without headache should be treated separately in managing this condition.