Minocycline-Associated Pseudotumor Cerebri with Severe Papilledema
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Minocycline-Associated Pseudotumor Cerebri with Severe Papilledema
Background. Pseudotumor cerebri is an acknowledged but unusual complication of oral minocycline use. Vision loss and papilledema have been described as mild and transient, and some authors suggest that treatment is not needed. Methods. Case series of 2 patients with severe papilledema and visual field loss. Results. Severe pseudotumor cerebri developed in 2 nonobese patients taking minocycline....
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Ophthalmology
سال: 2009
ISSN: 2090-004X,2090-0058
DOI: 10.1155/2009/203583