Hydrocephalus / Ventricular Shunts
What is hydrocephalus?
Hydrocephalus occurs when too much cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) builds up within the chambers (ventricles) inside the brain.
HYDROCEPHALUS
What is Hydrocephalus?
Hydrocephalus is a condition in which the primary characteristic is excessive accumulation of fluid in the brain.
HYDROCEPHALUS (Gr. iiSwp, water, and Ke4laX', head), a term applied to disease of the brain which is attended with excessive effusion of fluid into its cavities. It exists in two forms - acute and chronic hydrocephalus.
Hydrocephalus Causes, Symptoms and Treatment and Related Disorders
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Hydrocephalus, Macewen sign of: A sign to detect hydrocephalus (and brain abscess).
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Hydrocephalus and congenital hydrocephalus facts
Hydrocephalus is the buildup of too much cerebrospinal fluid in the brain. Normally, this fluid cushions your brain. When you have too much, though, it puts harmful pressure on your brain.
Hydrocephalus: Hydrocephalus is an abnormal buildup of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the ventricles of the brain. The fluid is often under increased pressure and can compress and damage the brain.
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Hydrocephalus is a build-up of fluid on the brain. The excess fluid puts pressure on the brain, which can cause it to be damaged.
The damage to the brain can result in a wide range of symptoms, including: ...
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The brain produces continuously. CSF circulates through the spinal column and over the outside of the brain.
What is Hydrocephalus?
Hydrocephalus can be defined as increased volume of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) within the brain. This may be due to:
1) Too much CSF produced
2) An obstruction of CSF flow
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(h´´drsf´ls), also known as water on the brain, developmental (congenital) or acquired condition in which there is an abnormal accumulation of body fluids within the skull.
Hydrocephalus is an abnormality of the normal dynamics of the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). The CSF is a water-like fluid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord.
Hydrocephalus is a build up of fluid inside the skull, leading to brain swelling. Hydrocephalus means "water on the brain."
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Untreated hydrocephalus has a 50-60% death rate, with the survivors having varying degrees of intellectual, physical, and neurological disabilities.
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Fluid on the brain can occur at any age, but can cause specific problems for babies.
Hydrocephalus ex-vacuo
This condition can occur in people of any age. It arises when there is severe damage to the brain, such as a traumatic injury or a stroke.
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Hydrocephalus is a condition in which excess fluid builds up in your brain. The word hydrocephalus comes from the roots hydro meaning "water" and cephalus meaning "head.
Hydrocephalus refers to a build-up of fluid inside the skull, leading to brain swelling. Hydrocephalus means "water on the brain." ...
Acquired hydrocephalus usually occurs before the end of the third year.
WHAT IS HYDROCEPHALUS?
Before discussing normal pressure hydrocephalus, it is necessary to understand hydrocephalus and the role of cerebrospinal fluid (abbreviated CSF).
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Normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) is another rare disorder in which fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord is unable to drain normally.
Amelia cleft lip palate hydrocephalus iris coloboma
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Amelia, cleft lip, palate, hydrocephalus, iris coloboma (medical condition): A congenital condition that results in several facial abnormalities.
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Some tumors, particularly medulloblastomas, interfere with the flow of cerebrospinal fluid and cause hydrocephalus (accumulation of fluid in the skull). This causes a build-up fluid in the ventricles (the cavities) in the brain.
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A relatively rare condition caused by swelling of the fluid-filled cavities in the brain (called ventricles), ...
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Hydrocephalus occurs when:
An excess of CSF is produced (rare)
A blockage that doesn't allow CSF to drain properly (more commonly) ...
Hydrocephalus - the abnormal build-up of cerebrospinal fluid within the skull. In babies, this can cause the head to enlarge.
Infection - various infections of the brain can cause alterations to cerebrospinal fluid.
Hydrocephalus. This accumulation of excess fluid within the brain may require placement of a flexible tube (shunt) to divert and drain the cerebrospinal fluid to another area of the body.
Paralysis.
Hydrocephalus: An abnormally increased amount of cerebrospinal (brain) fluid inside the skull. Usually this is because the fluid is not circulating properly.
Hydrocephalus The abnormal accumulation of fluid within the spaces of the brain.
Hyperplasia Overgrowth characterized by an increase in the number of cells of a tissue.
Hydrocephalus ("water on the brain")
An abnormal increase in cerebral fluid resulting in an enlarged head.
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hydrocephalus (hye-dro-SEF-uh-lus): The abnormal buildup of cerebrospinal fluid in the ventricles of the brain.
hydrocortisone: A drug used to relieve the symptoms of certain hormone shortages and to suppress an immune response.
Hydrocephalus (pronounced hydro - cef- a- luss) is when too much fluid collects in the spaces in the brain. The extra fluid causes pressure on the brain tissue so that it can't work properly.
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This type of shunt is used to treat hydrocephalus . It happens when there is too much fluid in the brain. Extra fluid can cause increased pressure. This pressure can damage sensitive brain tissues.
Hydrocephalus (NHS Choices)
Excess cerebrospinal fluid in brain due to obstruction of drainage system. 80% of people with spina bifida have hydrocephalus.
Hurler syndrome (one of a group of the Mucopolysaccharidoses diseases) (Medline Plus) ...
Hydrocephalus-agyria-retinal Dysplasia Plus Or Minus Encephalocele [syndrome]
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Left Upper Eyelid; Left Upper Limb; Left Upper Lobe; Left Upper Lung ...
Hydrocephalus.
Example from an 1890 death record from Michigan:
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Hydrocephalus is the build-up of excessive spinal fluid. This can be caused by a blockade or narrowing along the CSF...
Impetigo
Impetigo is a contagious bacterial infection of the skin. Parents often describe it as a rash.
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Subdural accumulation of fluid
Deafness
Paralysis of various muscles
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hydrocephalus (increased fluid and pressure in the head area; occurs in about 80 to 90 percent of cases)
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hydrocephalus, or fluid in the brain
herniation or degeneration of discs of the spinal cord
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Hydrocephalus, which increases intracranial pressure
Distortion of the mesencephalon vasculature
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Congenital hydrocephalus Opens New Window Opens New Window is a buildup of excess cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) Opens New Window in the brain at birth.
Brain with Hydrocephalus:
Any of these changes can cause increased intracranial pressure.
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VACTERL with hydrocephalus, X-linked ... premature birth
Valproic Acid -- Teratogenic Agent ... fetal death
Vasotec -- Teratogenic Agent ... reduced amniotic fluid
Velofacioskeletal syndrome ... premature birth
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Individuals with hydrocephalus that is treated in a later stage may go into a coma. In this case, occupational and physical therapists work with individuals and their caregivers to develop an appropriate treatment strategy.
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Hydrocephalus Ex Vacuo (Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus)
Hyperreflexia (Autonomic Hyperreflexia)
Hypothalamic Tumor
Increased Intracranial Pressure
Infant Botulism (Botulism in Infants)
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Hydrocephalus. If your acoustic neuroma grows very large, a complication called hydrocephalus (water on the brain) can occur.
It also may be transmitted by a mother to her unborn child, resulting in abnormalities such as water on the brain (hydrocephalus), the development of jaundice shortly after birth, etc.
Individuals with this disorder often have a large head (macrocephaly), a buildup of fluid in the brain (hydrocephalus), an enlarged liver and spleen (hepatosplenomegaly), ...
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Hydrophthalmia see Glaucoma
Hyperargininaemia see Urea Cycle disorders
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Hyperkinetic disorder see Attention Deficit Hyperactivity disorder
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