Pseudotumor cerebri (benign intracranial hypertension) presents with headache, dizziness, diploplia,
and mild unsteadiness. It generally has a gradual onset and does not show localizing neurological
signs. If symptoms begin acutely, or if focal signs are present, other sources of raised intracranial
pressure must be sought. Phillips et al. studied the 10-year incidence of this disorder in a hospitalbased
series of children up to 18 years of age [38]. Obesity was associated with one-third of cases.
There was no gender predilection. One third of patients demonstrated some optic atrophy at follow
up [38]. Weight loss is recognized as the best treatment.
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