Diseases

Pseudotumor Cerbri

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Pseudotumor cerebri is a condition in which the pressure around your brain increases, causing headaches and vision problems. The name means “false brain tumor” because its symptoms are similar to those caused by brain tumors. It's also known as idiopathic intracranial hypertension.

SYMPTOMS

Symptoms mimic a brain tumour, but no tumour is present. They may include headache behind the eyes, ringing in the ears in time with the heartbeat and brief episodes of blindness.

CAUSES

Pseudotumor cerebri is a condition in which the pressure around your brain increases, causing headaches and vision problems. The name means “false brain tumor” because its symptoms are similar to those caused bybrain tumors. It's also known as idiopathic intracranial hypertension.