9th September 2020

A 12-year-old boy presents to the GP with a 3 month history of progressively worsening headaches

A 12-year-old boy presents to the GP with a 3 month history of progressively worsening headaches on waking and coughing. He has also been increasingly vomiting over the same time period. After conducting ophthalmoscopy, the GP refers the boy for a CT scan as she is concerned that he is exhibiting signs of raised intracranial pressure.

Which of the following symptoms or signs would NOT fit with a clinical picture of raised intracranial pressure?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.