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Idiopathic intracranial hypertension associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection in an adult male patient: a case report and review of the literature.

Gashaw SolelaAddis A TenawHenok FissehaAbel M ArgawTamirat PetrosBetelhem Mengistu
Published in: Journal of medical case reports (2024)
Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) may occur in association with SARS-CoV-2 infection and should be considered when making a differential diagnosis for headache and blurring of vision. COVID-19 may play a role in the development of intracranial hypertension, even in the absence of known risk factors. Early diagnosis and treatment of IIH has paramount importance to prevent vision loss and other morbidities.
Keyphrases
  • blood pressure
  • risk factors
  • respiratory syndrome coronavirus
  • optic nerve
  • coronavirus disease
  • sars cov
  • case report
  • optical coherence tomography