IDIOPATHIC HYPERTROPHIC PACHYMENINGITIS

Idiopathic Hypertrophic Disease

Authors

  • Muhammad Nafees Combined Military Hospital Quetta Pakistan
  • Muhammad Hamid Akram Combined Military Hospital Rawalpindi

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Idiopathic hypertrophic pachymeningitis (IHP) is a clinical disorder characterized by localized or diffuse thickening and fibrosis of dura matter with no underlying cause demonstrable [1]. IHP is a rare disorder affecting men more than women [2] with peak incidence in 6th decade of life [3]. Common clinical features include headache, multiple cranial nerve palsies and cerebellar dysfunctions occurring alone or in combination. We present a case of a lady, who was diagnosed in our department after suffering from the disease for some time with no diagnosis available.

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Published

31-12-2009

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Section

Case Reports

How to Cite

1.
Nafees M, Akram MH. IDIOPATHIC HYPERTROPHIC PACHYMENINGITIS: Idiopathic Hypertrophic Disease. Pak Armed Forces Med J [Internet]. 2009 Dec. 31 [cited 2024 Dec. 5];59(4):542-3. Available from: https://pafmj.org/PAFMJ/article/view/1941