Modified Dandy’s Criteria

Modified Dandy's Criteria for diagnosis of Benign Intracranial Hypertension! (Pseudotumour Cerebri)

Usually seen in women of child bearing age, coupled with obesity.

Most common symptom: Headache (94%).

Hallmark sign: Papilloedema on fundus examination.

Treatment:

- Acetazolamide, Topiramate.

- Ventriculo-peritoneal shunting, Optic nerve sheath fenestration.

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