pseudotumor Definition

an abnormality (as a temporary swelling) that resembles a tumor

idiopathic intracranial hypertension

an abnormal condition that is characterized by increased intracranial pressure, headaches of varying intensity, papilledema, and blurring or loss of vision without any demonstrable intracranial lesion and that tends to occur in overweight women of childbearing age —called also benign intracranial hypertension, pseudotumor cerebri