Pseudotumor cerebri in renal transplant recipients: a diagnostic challenge
Obeid, T.; Awada, A.; Huraib, S.; Quadri, K.; Abu-Romeh, S.
Journal of Nephrology 10(5): 258-260
1997
ISSN/ISBN: 1121-8428 PMID: 9364317 Document Number: 474791
We describe two patients with renal transplants who developed pseudotumor cerebri (PTC) in the course of their follow-up. They illustrate the diagnostic challenge in such situations. Patients with renal transplants usually have many other associated conditions which may lead to headache, visual disturbances or papilledema. A high index of suspicion is necessary for prompt diagnosis and management of this rare and serious but treatable combination.