Pseudotumor Cerebri
Alternate Names : Benign Intracranial Hypertension, Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Definition A benign process affecting the brain which appears to be, but is not a tumor. It is characterized by increased intracranial pressure and normal brain ventricle size. There is no evidence of tumor, infection, blocked drainage of the fluid surrounding the brain or any other cause.
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