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Optic Nerve Sheath Diameter as a Bedside Assessment for Elevated Intracranial Pressure
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Source
Issue
Vol. 2017, Issue 2017 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.1-2, 2 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2017-04-05
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
2
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
A previously fit and healthy 26-year-old lady with no significant medical history presented with a two-month history of headaches.
The headaches were prolonged, generalised, and unusually severe for the patient.
Examination revealed papilloedema.
The patient’s optic nerve sheath diameter was measured 3 mm posterior to the globe and found to be 7.5 mm.
The patient subsequently had computed tomography scan of her brain that showed an optic nerve sheath diameter of 7.56 mm as measured 3 mm posterior to the globe.
After an obstructive lesion was ruled out on the computed tomography scan, a lumbar puncture was then performed and cerebrospinal fluid was drained.
An ultrasound of the optic nerve sheath diameter was repeated showing a reduced diameter of 5.6 mm.
The patient was admitted to the neurology unit and ultimately diagnosed with idiopathic intracranial hypertension.
This case report highlights the potential of rapidly identifying elevated intracranial pressure using a noninvasive method.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Williams, Peter. 2017. Optic Nerve Sheath Diameter as a Bedside Assessment for Elevated Intracranial Pressure. Case Reports in Critical Care،Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-2.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1144362
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Williams, Peter. Optic Nerve Sheath Diameter as a Bedside Assessment for Elevated Intracranial Pressure. Case Reports in Critical Care No. 2017 (2017), pp.1-2.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1144362
American Medical Association (AMA)
Williams, Peter. Optic Nerve Sheath Diameter as a Bedside Assessment for Elevated Intracranial Pressure. Case Reports in Critical Care. 2017. Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-2.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1144362
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1144362