[Idiopathic intracranial hypertension as a side effect of doxycycline]

Rev Med Interne. 2009 Dec;30(12):1058-60. doi: 10.1016/j.revmed.2009.02.014. Epub 2009 Apr 3.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Idiopathic intracranial hypertension is a rare disorder characterized by elevated intracranial pressure without hydrocephaly or intracranial process. Its mechanism is poorly understood. Most cases of benign intracranial hypertension are presumed to be idiopathic but some of them may be related to some treatment. We report a 26-year-old female with benign intracranial hypertension due to tetracycline, revealed by headaches and gradual visual loss. Standard investigations were unremarkable and favourable outcome after therapeutic lumbar puncture confirmed the diagnosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Africa
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / administration & dosage
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / adverse effects*
  • Doxycycline / administration & dosage
  • Doxycycline / adverse effects*
  • Female
  • Headache / chemically induced
  • Humans
  • Malaria / prevention & control
  • Prognosis
  • Pseudotumor Cerebri / chemically induced*
  • Pseudotumor Cerebri / diagnosis
  • Spinal Puncture
  • Travel
  • Vision, Low / chemically induced

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Doxycycline