Pseudotumor Cerebri in a Child

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Identifier walsh_1988_s1_c5
Title Pseudotumor Cerebri in a Child
Creator Frohman, Larry P.
Subject Pseudotumor Cerebri; Papilledema; Epistaxis; Microscopic Polyangiitis; Polyarteritis Nodosa; Glomerulonephritis; Brain Edema; Epilepsy, Tonic-Clonic
History A 9-year old female with a 6-week history of lethargy, a month of anorexia, post-prandial vomiting, persistent headache and two weeks of fevers of 102-103 degrees Fahrenheit. Previous history significant for frequent nosebleeds.
Pathology Systematic necrotizing vasculitis
Disease/Diagnosis Polyangiitis Overlap Syndrome
Presenting Symptom Lethargy; Vomiting; Anorexia; Fever
Neuroimaging CT
Treatment IV glucocorticoids; Anticonvulsants
Date 1988
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Relation is Part of Case presented at the NANOS 1988 Walsh Session, May 7-8
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Contributor Primary Frohman, Larry P.
Contributor Secondary Joshi, Vijay V.; Wagner, Rudolph S.; Bielory Leonard
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