Pediatric Neurology
Volume 32, Issue 3 , Pages 211-212 , March 2005

Zoster-associated intracranial hypertension

  • John J. Millichap, MD

      Affiliations

    • Departments of Pediatrics and Internal Medicine, Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina
    • ,
  • Jeremy L. Freeman, MBBS

      Affiliations

    • Division of Neurology, Children’s Memorial Hospital and Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, Illinois
    • Corresponding Author InformationCommunications should be addressed to:Dr. Freeman; Division of Neurology; Children’s Memorial Hospital; 2300 Children’s Plaza; Box 51; Chicago, IL 60614

Received 3 May 2004 ,Accepted 8 September 2004.

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PII: S0887-8994(04)00457-6

doi: 10.1016/j.pediatrneurol.2004.09.002

Pediatric Neurology
Volume 32, Issue 3 , Pages 211-212 , March 2005

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