Comparison of measurements from patients with IIH and control subjectsa

Tonsillar Position (mm)Obex Position (mm)Prepontine Cistern Width (mm)
Patients with IIH (n = 43)2.3 ± 2.8b−7.9 ± 2.8b5.1 ± 1.8
Control subjects (n= 44)0.7 ± 1.9−9.4 ± 2.94.9 ± 1.5
  • a Results are reported as mean ± SD. Note that negative numbers are above the foramen magnum and positive numbers are below the foramen magnum.

  • b Results that demonstrated significant difference (P < .05) between patients with IIH and healthy subjects.