A child with spontaneous intracranial hypotension

Abstract

In this case study, a 14-year-old girl presents with two types of headache. The first type of headache is infrequent and is in keeping with the diagnosis of migraine without aura. The second type of headache occurred after a trauma from falling off during gymnastics and is characterized by frequent (daily) and shortlasting (minutes) attacks. Headache is worse on upright position and is relieved by lying down. Investigations of this patient’s headache are necessary to establish a possible diagnosis of intracranial hypotension. Treatment will be discussed.