Benign Intracranial Hypertension Caused by Topical Tretinoin: A Case Report
Benign intracranial hypertension (BIH) or Pseudotumor cerebri (PTC) is a condition of unknown etiology or from an identified secondary cause. BIH has been described with retinoid, including Vitamin-A (retinol) and isotretinoin. We report a case of topical vitamin A (retinoidointment) induced BIH in...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2021-04-01
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| Series: | Delhi Journal of Ophthalmology |
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| Online Access: | https://journals.lww.com/10.7869/djo.669 |
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| Summary: | Benign intracranial hypertension (BIH) or Pseudotumor cerebri (PTC) is a condition of unknown etiology or from an identified secondary cause. BIH has been described with retinoid, including Vitamin-A (retinol) and isotretinoin. We report a case of topical vitamin A (retinoidointment) induced BIH in a 22-year-old male with acne vulguris. Magnetic resonance imaging and angiography were normal. The symptoms and signs of raised intracranial tension resolved after discontinuation of the ointment along with oral acetazolamide therapy. We want to report the case as the association of BIH and topical Vitamin A application has been rarely reported. |
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| ISSN: | 0972-0200 2454-2784 |