Abstract
Tetracyclines are a commonly prescribed medication for the treatment of acne vulgaris that are associated with pseudotumor cerebri (PTC). With doxycycline specifically, however, the incidence of PTC is very rare. A patient was using oral doxycycline and topical retinoids for acne, and within two months she developed PTC. This case illustrates that despite the rarity of doxycycline-induced PTC, patients and physicians should be aware of this possibility. Furthermore, in the setting of new-onset headaches or visual changes, early ophthalmologic examination for papilledema is recommended for early diagnosis.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 310-311 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Southern Medical Journal |
Volume | 102 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Mar 2009 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Doxycycline
- Drug hypersensitivity
- Intracranial hypertension
- Pseudotumor cerebri
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Medicine(all)