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Hydrocephalus (water-head, term derived from Greek) is an abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid in the ventricles of the brain, usually due to blockage of CSF outflow in the ventricles or in the subarachoid space at the base of the brain. This increase in intracranial volume results in elevated intracranial pressure and possible compression of the brain.
Clinical presentation
Hydrocephalus is one of the many conditions that causes an increased intracranial pressure. Clinical manifestations of increased intracranial pressure may include headaches, vomiting, nausea, papilledema, altered level of consciousness, or coma. Elevated intracranial pressure may result in uncal and/or cerebellar tonsill herniation, with resulting life threatening brain stem compression. For details on other manifestations of increased intracranial pressure:
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jingopama (Jingo Pama) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 07:47:45 -0000
'Gibo' aids hydrocephalus-stricken toddler http://bit.ly/7rudGA
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attaboy87 (dimas) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 04:11:45 -0000
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@polarbear58 wow. I can relate tho. I have a daughter whose had congenital Hydrocephalus. Hope for the best n be prepared for the worst....
Jerseygal71 (Ellen S) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 03:28:21 -0000
@polarbear58 wow. I can relate tho. I have a daughter whose had congenital Hydrocephalus. Hope for the best n be prepared for the worst....
David's hydrocephalus surgery on Dec. 15th was successful.
NDFosterHome (New Day) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 01:40:57 -0000
David's hydrocephalus surgery on Dec. 15th was successful.
about hydrocephalus is always great!
Kadynsmama (Sara Inman) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 01:13:09 -0000
about hydrocephalus is always great!
All about NPH - Offers details about normal pressure hydrocephalus, including treatment, screening tests, find a physician and a support center.
ASBAH - Hydrocephalus - A series of three articles on hydrocephalus and its treatment by Dr Roger Bayston, honorary consultant of Association for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus.
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Childhood Hydrocephalus - Clinical features, treatment, and information on the Slit-Ventricle Syndrome. Arno H. Fried, M.D., Mel H. Epstein, M.D.
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eMedicine Health - Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus - Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment of hydrocephalus.
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General Practice Notebook - Hydrocephalus - Clinically-oriented information on the different types.
Hydrocephalus Center - Patient centered guide to hydrocephalus information, resources, and reading material.
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Hydrocephalus Fact Sheet - Provides information about the condition, treatment, complications, outcomes and research.
MEDLINEplus: Hydrocephalus - Overview, clinical trials, pictures and diagrams, organizations and treatment information.
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New York University - Hydrocephalus - Centers on innovations in the treatment of hydrocephalus, and the problems that must be considered by the treating physicians, parents, and schools as hydrocephalic children grow into adulthood.
NINDS: Hydrocephalus - Information sheet compiled by The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
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Pediatric Neurosurgery, P.A. - Orlando - Childhood Hydrocephalus overview of treatments, prognosis, and glossary of terms. Resources and references provided.
Pediatric Nuerosurgery - Hydrocephalus - Columbia-Presbyterian overview of causes and treatments. Hydrocephalic shunt system highlights.
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Pediatric on Call - Offers information about hydrocephalus in children and its management.
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University of Adelaide - Hydrocephalus - Diagrams, charts and photos with information on hydrocephalus. Treatment and surgical procedure overview.
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