Hyperviscosity in pseudotumor cerebri

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Brockmann, M.^; | Koeppen, S. | Maleßia, R. | Schwendemann, G. | Heilmann, L.

Affiliations: Department of Neurology, University Hospital, 4300 Essen 1 | Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Stadtkrankenhaus, 6090 Rüsselsheim, FRG

Note: [] Present address: Psychiatrische Klinik RWTH, Pauwelsstr. 30, D-5100 Aachen, FRG

Abstract: Plasma viscosity, erythrocyte aggregation and platelet aggregation were determined in 4 patients suffering from pseudotumor cerebri. The results revealed hemorheological abnormalities in all patients. Plasma viscosity was elevated in 4, erythrocyte aggregation in 3 and platelet aggregation in one case. An involvement of hyperviscosity in the pathophysiology of PC is discussed.

Keywords: pseudotumor cerebri, plasma viscosity, erythrocyte aggregation, hemorheology

DOI: 10.3233/CH-1992-12209

Journal: Clinical Hemorheology and Microcirculation, vol. 12, no. 2, pp. 237-242, 1992