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Senior-Løken syndrome and intracranial hypertension.

Su Ann TayAndrea L Vincent
Published in: Ophthalmic genetics (2020)
The association of intracranial hypertension in a ciliopathy is a rare occurrence.  The aetiology of intracranial hypertension in this case is likely multi-factorial, due to renal transplantation, post-renal transplant medications and/ or weight gain.  With evidence of cilia involvement in the central nervous system, ciliary dysfunction may contribute to intracranial hypertension, and should be considered in these patients presenting with headaches. Diagnosis may be difficult with advanced retinal degeneration and baseline retinal nerve fibre layer thinning. Treatment requires careful monitoring of renal function.
Keyphrases
  • blood pressure
  • optic nerve
  • weight gain
  • optical coherence tomography
  • body mass index
  • diabetic retinopathy
  • risk assessment
  • birth weight
  • oxidative stress
  • physical activity
  • smoking cessation