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To review clinical features and underlying causes of benign intracranial hypertension in children.

February 1, 1967PEDIATRICS

Benign Intracranial Hypertension in Children

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Case review reveals various causes of benign intracranial hypertension in children, suggesting further diagnostic approaches.

To review clinical features and underlying causes of benign intracranial hypertension in children.
Review of 23 cases of benign intracranial hypertension in childhood.
Identification of associations with infections, injuries, and corticosteroid cessation.
Discussion of endocrine abnormalities related to the syndrome.
Benign intracranial hypertension followed infections in 8 cases, head or neck injuries in 4, and otitis media in 4.
Complete visualization of venous circulation is recommended for affected patients.
Endocrine abnormalities were noted as potential initial manifestations in some cases.

Rose et al. (1967) studied this question.

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