Raised intracranial pressure
Raised intracranial pressure is defined as an intracranial pressure greater than 20 cm of cerebrospinal fluid. This may form part of the syndrome known as Benign Intracranial Hypertension or be due to cerebral oedema. Patients usually present with headache, vomiting and blurred vision. Management is directed towards the underlying disease.
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