Basics
What is Hydrocephalus?
This is the term for excessive accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the brain.
What imaging modalities can be used to diagnose?
CT, MRI & Ultrasound
Hydrocephalus, often described as...
water on the brain
Ultrasound taken to diagnose hydrocephalus is often referred to as..
Cranial Ultrasound
What are the three main types of hydrocephalus?
Congenital, acquired, and normal pressure hydrocephalus
What symptoms does hydrocephalus cause?
Headaches, vision problems, nausea, vomiting, poor balance or coordination, drowsiness, loss of acquired skills, change in personality or behavior
What ventricles are affected?
3rd and 4th ventricles
Clinical signs include..(name one)
rapid increase in head size, enlarged head, vomiting, problem sucking or feeding, seizures, eyes fixed downwards
What is idiopathic hydrocephalus?
Term used when hydrocephalus occurs with no known cause.