A 15-year-old teenager with refractory intracranial hypertension due to scalp arteriovenous fistula: case report.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Refractory intracranial hypertension is a condition characterized by persistently elevated intracranial pressure that does not respond to conventional treatments. Diagnosis and management typically involve a combination of medical and surgical interventions. However, identifying the potential etiology can be particularly difficult under certain conditions. The causes of refractory intracranial hypertension due to non-traumatic brain injury are often difficult to detect. Untreated or ineffectively treated refractory intracranial hypertension can result in severe symptoms and potential vision loss.

Case presentation

We reported a 15-year-old teenager with no history of trauma who experienced intermittent headaches and projectile vomiting over a 30-day period, accomp

SUBMITTER: Zhang Q 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11912767 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature