Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Spontaneous Intracranial Hypotension

• Type: Another Publication in a National Scientific Journal
• Date: 2023

Authors

Pinto, MJ (Author) FMUP; Braz, L (Author) Other; Fonseca, J (Author) Other; Paulo Pereira (Author) FMUP; Barbosa, PT (Author) Other; Gomes, A (Author) Other; Guimaraes, J (Author) Other

Journal

Title: Acta Medica Portuguesa

ISSN: 0870-399X

Publisher: Ordem dos Medicos

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Authenticus ID: P-00Y-CM3

DOI: 10.20344/amp.19432

Abstract (EN): Spontaneous intracranial hypotension (SIH) is a syndrome characterized by disabling orthostatic headache, due to reduced cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) volume probably caused by a CSF fistula. It affects mostly women of working-age, although it is probably underdiagnosed. The aim of this article is to present a practical approach to the diagnosis and treatment of SIH. After a description of its symptoms and signs, we present a step-by-step approach to the confirmation of the diagnosis and treatment, considering different clinical scenarios. This is intended to guide clinical decision making, through a systematized and individualized management, aimed at the best interest of the patient.

Language: Portuguese

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 5