Spontaneous Intracranial Hypotension
Wouter I. Schievink
Abstract
Spontaneous cerebrospinal fluid leakage causes orthostatic headache, and mental dullness, diplopia, and coma may occur. Most cases are due to a tear in the spinal CSF membranes. MRI shows enhancement of the dura, and special imaging, such as digital-subtraction myelography (shown in videos), may be required to show the leakage site.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineOrthostatic vital signsAnesthesiaCerebrospinal fluidMyelographyIntracranial HypotensionComa (optics)Leakage (economics)Cerebrospinal Fluid LeakageCardiologySpontaneous Intracranial HypotensionSedationSurgeryComplicationNeurosurgical Procedures and ComplicationsHead and Neck Surgical OncologyCerebrospinal fluid and hydrocephalus