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ea0078OC6.3 | Oral Communications 6 | BSPED2021

Topiramate as a treatment option in managing obesity complicated by idiopathic intracranial hypertension and chronic migraine in children and adolescents

Mathews Rhianwen , Syed Amber , Amin Sam , Shield J.P.H , Giri Dinesh

Background: Childhood obesity is associated with multitude of co-morbidities. Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) is one of the less common co-morbidities in children and young people. Severe migraine has been postulated as a further association. We report our experience of using topiramate for managing obesity associated IIH and severe persistent migraine.Cases: Case One: A 12 year old boy was referred with morbid obesity, systemic hypertension a...