Primary intracranial hypotension and abnormal radionuclide cisternography. Report of a case and review of the literature

Clin Neurol Neurosurg. 1991;93(1):55-60. doi: 10.1016/0303-8467(91)90010-m.

Abstract

We report a case of spontaneous posture-dependent headache associated with primary intracranial hypotension (PIH). The spinal fluid pressure was 0 cm H2O. Radioisotope cisternography showed that the cerebrospinal fluid flow was normal at the level of the spinal cord, but was suggestive for a hyperabsorption or leakage of CSF below the craniocervical junction.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cisterna Magna / diagnostic imaging*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Indium Radioisotopes
  • Intracranial Pressure*
  • Pentetic Acid
  • Posture
  • Radionuclide Imaging

Substances

  • Indium Radioisotopes
  • Pentetic Acid