HIV-associated pseudotumor cerebri: a case report and literature review
Le, C.; DeFreitas, D.
Aids Reader 18(12): 611-612
2008
ISSN/ISBN: 1053-0894 PMID: 19123278 Document Number: 619083
Idiopathic intracranial hypertension is a cause of vision loss in HIV-positive patients. In many patients with controlled HIV disease, idiopathic intracranial hypertension develops without any other apparent cause. We report the case of an HIV-infected man in whom idiopathic intracranial hypertension developed, and despite therapy with repeated lumbar puncture, acetazolamide, and neurosurgical interventions, he did not regain his vision.