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ArticleFrontiers in pediatrics2025

Awareness of idiopathic intracranial hypertension in children among pediatricians in Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study.

Mohammed A Al-Omari, Ahmad A AlShammari, Hwazen A Shash, Abdullah K Almutairi, Fai A AlQahtani, Razan H AlAttas, Somyyah I AlNaimi, Alia M AlAmmari, Sulaiman Almobarak

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Mohammed A Al-OmariDepartment of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia.
Ahmad A AlShammariDepartment of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia.
Hwazen A ShashDepartment of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia.
Abdullah K AlmutairiDepartment of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia.
Fai A AlQahtaniDepartment of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia.
Razan H AlAttasDepartment of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia.
Somyyah I AlNaimiDepartment of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia.
Alia M AlAmmariDepartment of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia.
Sulaiman AlmobarakPediatric Neurology Department, King Saud Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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Background: Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) is a rare condition in children, often underdiagnosed due to its rarity and non-specific clinical presentations. This study aimed to assess the awareness and knowledge of pediatricians in Saudi Arabia regarding IIH in the pediatric population. Methods: A nationwide cross-sectional study was conducted using a validated electronic questionnaire distributed to registered pediatricians across various subspecialties. The questionnaire assessed knowledge on IIH definition, clinical presentation, diagnosis, management, and prognosis. Participants were categorized by years of experience into: Group A (1-9 years) and Group B (≥10 years). Responses between the two groups were compared. Results: A total of 234 pediatricians completed the questionnaire (Group A: 43%, Conclusion: The study identified significant knowledge gaps among pediatricians regarding IIH in children, particularly among those with fewer years of clinical experience. Addressing these gaps through targeted educational programs is essential to enhance early recognition, accurate diagnosis, and effective management of pediatric IIH, ultimately reducing the risk of serious complications such as irreversible vision loss.

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awarenessdiagnosisheadache in childrenidiopathic intracranial hypertensionpediatricianspseudotumor cerebri

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