Clinical characteristics and outcomes of non-obese patients with idiopathic intracranial hypertension: a retrospective cohort study
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) in non-obese patients represents a notable subtype of the condition, and its underlying causes require further investigation. This study aimed to analyse the clinical features and risk factors associated with non-obese IIH patients. METHODS: A retrospective analysis was conducted on 252 adult patients with clinically confirmed IIH between January 2015 and December 2023. Data on epidemiological characteristics, clinical manifestations, and imaging findings were reviewed. The cases were classified into two groups: obese group (body mass index, BMI≥28 kg/m²) and non-obese group(BMI
Fields of Study & Subjects
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Publication details
- Journal / source
- Neurological Sciences
- Publisher
- Springer Science and Business Media LLC
- Volume
- 47
- Issue
- 7
- Publication date
- 19 June 2026
- Language
- EN