Mesalazine-associated benign intracranial hypertension in a patient with ulcerative colitis - 26/08/11
, Arcangelo Giamundo, MD b, Attilio Jura, MD a, Gennarfrancesco Iaccarino, MD a, Antonio Romano, MD aAbstract |
Purpose |
To report a case of benign intracranial hypertension related to mesalazine use.
Design |
: Observational case report.
Methods |
A 23-year-old-woman with sudden visual loss, headache, and a history of ulcerative colitis treated with mesalazine underwent ophthalmologic examination, echography, magnetic resonance imaging, and lumbar puncture.
Results |
The examinations disclosed benign intracranial hypertension that resolved when mesalazine was discontinued and recurred when the drug was restarted.
Conclusions |
We recommend periodic ocular fundus examination for patients undergoing long-term therapy with mesalazine, especially if decreased vision, headaches, or neck stiffness are present, to avoid potentially severe complications of intracranial hypertension
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Vol 136 - N° 1
P. 212-213 - juillet 2003 Retour au numéro
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