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What is Pseudotumor Cerebri?
Is there any treatment?
What is the prognosis?
What research is being done?
Organizations
What is Pseudotumor Cerebri?
Pseudotumor cerebri literally means "false brain tumor." It is likely due to high pressure caused by the buildup or poor absorption
of cerebrospinal fluid in the subarachnoid space surrounding the brain. The disorder is most common in women between the ages
of 20 and 50. Symptoms of pseudotumor cerebri, which include headache, nausea, vomiting, and pulsating intracranial noises,
closely mimic symptoms of brain tumors.
Is there any treatment?
What is the prognosis?
What research is being done?
Select this link to view a list of studies currently seeking patients.
Intracranial Hypertension Research Foundation 6517 Buena Vista Drive Vancouver, WA 98661 contact@ihrfoundation.org http://www.IHRFoundation.org Tel: 360-693-4473 Fax: 360-694-7062 |
National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) P.O. Box 1968 (55 Kenosia Avenue) Danbury, CT 06813-1968 orphan@rarediseases.org http://www.rarediseases.org Tel: 203-744-0100 Voice Mail 800-999-NORD (6673) Fax: 203-798-2291 |
Pseudotumor Cerebri Support Network 8247 Riverside Drive Powell, OH 43065 ptcduncan@juno.com http://www.pseudotumorcerebri.com |
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Last updated February 14, 2007