eAbstract: Pseudotumor Cerebri after Surgical Remission of Cushing's Disease

Pseudotumor Cerebri after Surgical Remission of Cushing's Disease

Journal: The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism (February 2010)

Authors: Kiehna EN, Keil M, Lodish M, et al.

Purpose: To determine the rates of incidence and occurrence of pseudotumor cerebri after successful surgery for Cushing’s disease.

Results: A 3% occurrence of pseudotumor cerebri was observed in children in the study, but the syndrome did not appear in adults. The researchers conclude: “A patient exhibiting signs of intracranial hypertension after surgery for CD should undergo an evaluation for pseudotumor cerebri. Recognition of the symptoms and treatment should correct and/or prevent ophthalmological sequelae.”

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