Pseudotumor cerebri
ICD-10 Code
G93.2
Pseudotumor cerebri
Definition
Idiopathic intracranial hypertension is a neurological disorder characterized by isolated increased intracranial pressure manifesting with recurrent and persistent headaches, nausea, vomiting, progressive and transient obstruction of the visual field, papilledema. Visual loss can be irreversible.
Also known as benign intracran. hypt., benign intracranial hypertension, Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension, IIH, pseudotumor cerebri — per MONDO