RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Idiopathic intracranial hypertension: consensus guidelines on management JF Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry JO J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry FD BMJ Publishing Group Ltd SP 1088 OP 1100 DO 10.1136/jnnp-2017-317440 VO 89 IS 10 A1 Susan P Mollan A1 Brendan Davies A1 Nick C Silver A1 Simon Shaw A1 Conor L Mallucci A1 Benjamin R Wakerley A1 Anita Krishnan A1 Swarupsinh V Chavda A1 Satheesh Ramalingam A1 Julie Edwards A1 Krystal Hemmings A1 Michelle Williamson A1 Michael A Burdon A1 Ghaniah Hassan-Smith A1 Kathleen Digre A1 Grant T Liu A1 Rigmor Højland Jensen A1 Alexandra J Sinclair YR 2018 UL http://jnnp.bmj.com/content/89/10/1088.abstract AB The aim was to capture interdisciplinary expertise from a large group of clinicians, reflecting practice from across the UK and further, to inform subsequent development of a national consensus guidance for optimal management of idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH).Methods Between September 2015 and October 2017, a specialist interest group including neurology, neurosurgery, neuroradiology, ophthalmology, nursing, primary care doctors and patient representatives met. An initial UK survey of attitudes and practice in IIH was sent to a wide group of physicians and surgeons who investigate and manage IIH regularly. A comprehensive systematic literature review was performed to assemble the foundations of the statements. An international panel along with four national professional bodies, namely the Association of British Neurologists, British Association for the Study of Headache, the Society of British Neurological Surgeons and the Royal College of Ophthalmologists critically reviewed the statements.Results Over 20 questions were constructed: one based on the diagnostic principles for optimal investigation of papilloedema and 21 for the management of IIH. Three main principles were identified: (1) to treat the underlying disease; (2) to protect the vision; and (3) to minimise the headache morbidity. Statements presented provide insight to uncertainties in IIH where research opportunities exist.Conclusions In collaboration with many different specialists, professions and patient representatives, we have developed guidance statements for the investigation and management of adult IIH.