Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension: Prognostic Factors and Multidisciplinary Management

Author:

Chagot Claire1,Blonski Marie1,Machu Jean-Loup2,Bracard Serge3,Lacour Jean-Christophe1,Richard Sébastien12ORCID

Affiliation:

1. Department of Neurology, Stroke Unit, University Hospital of Nancy, 54035 Nancy, France

2. Centre d’Investigation Clinique Plurithématique (CIC-P 1433), INSERM U1116, University Hospital of Nancy, 54500 Vandoeuvre-lès-Nancy, France

3. Department of Neuroradiology, University Hospital of Nancy, 54035 Nancy, France

Abstract

Background. Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) mostly affects young obese women and can lead to permanent visual impairment. However, prognostic factors and therapeutic strategy remain unclear. Methods. We retrospectively collected data from all patients diagnosed and managed for IIH in our university center from January 2001 to December 2016. Results. Seventy-nine patients were diagnosed with IIH. Bilateral transverse sinus stenosis (TSS) was found in 74% of the population. Visual outcome at 6 months was poor for 46% of patients, including all patients presenting weight gain of at least 5% since diagnosis (p<0.001), whereas mean body mass index at diagnosis was not different between patients with poor versus good outcome (32.9±7.7 versus 34.6 ± 9.4 kg·m−2). Other significant factors of poor prognosis were bilateral TSS (OR = 5.2; 95 CI: 1.24–24.9; p=0.024). Thirteen patients with poor outcome after 6-month assessment underwent unilateral TSS stenting leading to visual improvement in 11 cases. Conclusion. Weight gain, rather than initial weight, emerged as the leading factor of poor visual outcome in patients with IIH, followed by presence of bilateral TSS. Consequently, first-line treatment must include dietary measures to control weight. Unilateral stenting appears to be a safe second-line treatment option for patients with bilateral TSS.

Publisher

Hindawi Limited

Subject

Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

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