Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Spontaneous Intracranial Hypotension

• Tipo: Outra Publicação em Revista Científica Nacional
• Data: 2023

Autores

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

Revista

Título: Acta Medica Portuguesa

ISSN: 0870-399X

Editora: Ordem dos Medicos

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ID Authenticus: 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.

Idioma: Português

Tipo (Avaliação Docente): Científica

Nº de páginas: 5