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ArticleClinical case reports2026

Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome and Essential Thrombocythemia: A Case Report.

Fang-Tzu Chang, Yi-Ying Chen, Fu-Yu Lin

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Fang-Tzu ChangDepartment of Neurology China Medical University Hospital Taichung Taiwan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1734-6983
Yi-Ying ChenDepartment of Neurology China Medical University Hospital Taichung Taiwan.
Fu-Yu LinDepartment of Neurology China Medical University Hospital Taichung Taiwan.

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Abstract

Pseudotumor cerebri syndrome (PTCS) is characterized by elevated intracranial pressure in the absence of intracranial mass lesions, structural abnormalities, or infectious conditions. Although the exact pathogenesis of PTCS remains largely elusive, it is increasingly recognized as a multifactorial condition. Identifying secondary contributors is essential for guiding etiology-specific management and achieving an optimal treatment response. Essential thrombocythemia (ET) is a myeloproliferative neoplasm involving sustained thrombocytosis and an elevated risk of thrombotic complications. We present a case of PTCS associated with ET. In this instance, significant symptomatic relief coincided with the initiation of antiplatelet and cytoreductive therapy. This clinical trajectory suggests a potential synergistic association between ET-related hematologic changes and the development of PTCS.

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essential thrombocythemiaheadacheincreased intracranial pressurepseudotumor cerebri syndrome

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PMID42256939
PMCPMC13240013

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