J Korean Neurotraumatol Soc.  2006 Dec;2(2):91-95. 10.13004/jknts.2006.2.2.91.

Spontaneous Intracranial Hypotension

• Jung KY

• KMID: 2162973
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.13004/jknts.2006.2.2.91

Abstract

Spontaneous intracranial hypotension (SIH) is characterized by orthostatic headache, low CSF pressure, and MRI findings of diffuse pachymeningeal enhancement without previous history of head trauma or lumbar puncture. MR imaging has revolutionized the diagnosis of SIH. The author review clinical manifestation, diagnostic work-up and current treatment of SIH.

Keyword

Spontaneous intracranial hypotension; Orthostatic headache; CSF leakage; Epidural blood patch

MeSH Terms

Blood Patch, Epidural
Craniocerebral Trauma
Diagnosis
Headache
Intracranial Hypotension*
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Spinal Puncture