Pseudotumor cerebri?

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DefinitionPseudotumor cerebri is a process affecting the brain that appears to be -- but is not -- a tumor. It is often reversible.Alternative NamesIdiopathic intracranial hypertension; Benign intracranial hypertensionCauses, incidence, and risk factorsThe condition occurs more frequently in women than men, particularly in premenopausal obese women. It is rare in infants.The cause is unknown. Certain medicines can increase your risk for this condition. These medicines include:Birth Control pillsTetracyclineNitrofurantoinPhenytoinSulfa drugsIsotretinoinMinocyclineTamoxifenNalidixic acidLithiumSteroids (starting or stopping them)The following factors also associated with this condition:Anemia from iron deficiencyBeing overweight or obeseChronic kidney failureCushing's diseaseHypoparathyroidi

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