This PedsCases note provides a one-page infographic on idiopathic intracranial hypertension that details the typical presentation, causes and management for IIH. It was created by Julia Dyck (Pediatric Neurology Resident, University of Alberta) with the help of Dr. Thilinie Rajapakse (Pediatric Neurologis, University of Alberta).

Click on the image below for the full-screen PDF handout.

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There are no conflicts of interest to disclose by the authors.