Pseudotumor cerebri, or benign intracranial hypertension, is characterized by 
intracranial hypertension of unknown etiology typically in obese women <45 years 
of age, and can be disabling secondary to headaches and visual disturbances. 
Medical management includes pharmaceuticals that reduce cerebrospinal fluid 
(CSF) production and lumbar punctures that reduce the CSF volume, both aimed at 
reducing intracranial pressure. When medical management fails, surgical CSF 
diverting procedures are indicated. Recently it has been demonstrated that dural 
sinus stenosis or thrombosis can be responsible for this disease and treated 
with endovascular venous stent placement. The intent of this educational 
manuscript is to review the clinical presentation of pseudotumor cerebri 
patients and discuss the medical, surgical, and endovascular treatment options 
for this disease. After reading this paper, the reader should be able to: (1) 
understand the pathophysiological basis of pseudotumor cerebri, (2) describe its 
presenting signs and symptoms, and (3) discuss the medical, surgical, and 
endovascular treatment options.