Abstract
The first known case of association of giant cell arteritis and normal pressure hydrocephalus is described. The arteritis was cured with corticosteroid therapy while hydrocephalus required ventriculo-peritoneal shunt. The high protein content of cerebrospinal fluid of this patient is probably the pathogenetic mechanism of cerebrospinal fluid block, leading to occult obstructive hydrocephalus.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 71-75 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Italian Journal of Neurological Sciences |
Volume | 5 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Mar 1984 |
Keywords
- Giant cell arteritis
- normal pressure hydrocephalus
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Neuroscience(all)
- Clinical Neurology