Covid 19 Associated Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension and Acute Vision loss.
Sheetal ThakurManisha MahajanRamesh K AzadJagdeep S ThakurPublished in: Indian journal of otolaryngology and head and neck surgery : official publication of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India (2022)
Headache is a frequent complaint in COVID-19 while intracranial hypertension leading to acute vision loss is unusual. A 49-years-old female presented with persistent headache and vision loss and was found Covid 19 positive. Investigations suggested Covid 19 associated intracranial hypertension. She improved with medical management but again presented with acute vision loss. The visual loss was managed by endoscopic optic nerve fenestration surgery. She had significant recovery in vision during follow up period. Persistent headache in Covid 19 should have a high index of suspicion for idiopathic intracranial hypertension to avoid irreversible vision loss.
Keyphrases
- coronavirus disease
- sars cov
- optic nerve
- blood pressure
- liver failure
- respiratory failure
- healthcare
- respiratory syndrome coronavirus
- optical coherence tomography
- minimally invasive
- aortic dissection
- ultrasound guided
- acute coronary syndrome
- hepatitis b virus
- intensive care unit
- extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
- arterial hypertension