The Role of Lumbar Puncture in Management of Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension (IIH)

Abstract
Background: Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension (IIH) is characterized by clinical manifestations of elevated intrac-ranial pressure, normal CSF content, and by neuroimaging studies revealed normal brain with normal or small sized ventricle.
Aim of Work: The purpose of this study is to assess clinical, ophthalmological and neuroimaging studies of IIH and the role of lumbar puncture in treatment of IIH.
Patients and Methods: This is a prospective study of forty-patients were included in the study. All patients underwent clinical, ophthalmological, imaging, laboratory investigation and CSF manometry evaluations. All patients take chance for Lumbar Puncture (LP). Analysis of data was conducted and evaluation of outcome was assessed.
Results: Lumbar Puncture (LP) either once or multiple sessions used for treating intractable headaches and visual impairment associated with IIH with success rate of 90%.
Conclusion: Lumbar puncture is considered a high suc-cessful treatment option for IIH.