intracranial hypotension

Term ID

DOID:4723

Synonyms

Definition

A brain disease that is characterized by low pressure inside the skull, and thus in the brain tissue and cerebrospinal fluid; may occur as a result of an occult or iatrogenically caused leak of CSF into another body cavity; may result in the downward displacement of the cerebellar tonsils through the foramen magnum or Chiari malformation; has_symptom orthostatic headache; other symptoms are related to compression of cranial nerves due to brain sagging. (3)

References

• ICD10CM:G96.81
• MESH:D019585
• SNOMEDCT_US_2023_03_01:433691000124104
• UMLS_CUI:C0524812

Ontology

Human Disease   ( DOID:4723 )