Abstract
Increased intracranial pressure is a life-threatening condition and almost always signals the presence of serious neurological disease. Rapid and efficient evaluation of any child presenting with signs or symptoms of intracranial hypertension is mandatory, and treatment must be prompt and effective.
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Golden, G.S. (1987). Increased Intracranial Pressure. In: Textbook of Pediatric Neurology. Topics in Pediatrics. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4684-7029-1_24
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