Reversible Anorgasmia with Acetazolamide Treatment for Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension.
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چکیده
Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IHH) is a clinical disorder characterized by symptoms and signs of increased intracranial pressure without abnormal cerebrospinal fluid composition and structural parenchymal abnormalities (1,2). There is no related systemic disorder and its etiology is unknown yet. Patients usually present with headache, vomiting, visual loss, and diplopia. Bilateral papilledema is found in most cases as a neurological sign and acetazolamide is an effective drug for the treatment of IIH.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Noro psikiyatri arsivi
دوره 52 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2015