IDIOPATHIC INTRACRANIAL HYPERTENSION AND 7TH-NERVE-PALSY

Patients with idiopathic intracranial hypertension may occasionally pr esent with coexisting lower motor neuron facial weakness. This study r eviews a fi-year experience at Mayo Clinic. The aim of this study was to determine the possible association of idiopathic intracranial hyper tension and facial paresis. Two cases were identified. Both fulfilled the modified Dandy's diagnostic criteria for idiopathic intracranial h ypertension. Treatment consisted of steroids in one, and emergent opti c nerve sheath fenestration in the other. The cranial nerve palsies re solved in both cases.