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Intracranial hypotension

Case contributed by Behrang Amini
Diagnosis almost certain

Patient Data

Age: 60 years
Gender: Female

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mri

Smooth pachymeningeal enhancement, effacement of cortical sulci (more than would be expected for a person of this age), sagging cerebellar tonsils, and a plump/full pituitary gland. These findings are consistent with intracranial hypotension.

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