• Siamese cats are reported to be at risk of an inherited congenital hydrocephalus in which cerebrospinal fluid (fluid normally present in the brain and spinal cord) builds up causing pressure on the brain. (ufaw.org.uk)
  • Children may be born with congenital hydrocephalus or may develop it later in life. (medicinenet.com)
  • Routine ultrasonography is now used to diagnose congenital hydrocephalus before delivery. (medicinenet.com)
  • Congenital hydrocephalus develops before birth. (gillettechildrens.org)
  • Genetics can cause congenital hydrocephalus (hydrocephalus that is present at birth). (gillettechildrens.org)
  • Specialists can often diagnose congenital hydrocephalus using ultrasound. (gillettechildrens.org)
  • Congenital hydrocephalus can occur in isolation or may be associated with other conditions such as spina bifida or Dandy Walker syndrome. (uclahealth.org)
  • Why does congenital hydrocephalus run in families? (uclahealth.org)
  • It is thought that congenital hydrocephalus can be caused by genetic defects that can be passed from one or both parents to a child, but the direct links to hereditary disorders are still being investigated. (uclahealth.org)
  • Types of hydrocephalus include congenital, acquired, normal-pressure and ex-vacuo. (choc.org)
  • Some congenital hydrocephalus is not diagnosed until after birth using diagnostic procedures. (choc.org)
  • Hydrocephalus can be congenital (present at birth), or develop later in childhood or adulthood. (health-care-articles.info)
  • Congenital hydrocephalus develops around the time of birth, but it can persist into adulthood. (brighamandwomens.org)
  • In some cases, however, congenital hydrocephalus may not be diagnosed until adulthood. (brighamandwomens.org)
  • The Adult Hydrocephalus Program at Brigham and Women's Hospital is equipped to diagnose and treat all forms of congenital hydrocephalus. (brighamandwomens.org)
  • This study describes two cases of spontaneously arrested congenital hydrocephalus whose educational progress appears normal. (open.ac.uk)
  • It is concluded that congenital hydrocephalus produce and organic disorder which manifests itself in later life as an impairment of verbal memory. (open.ac.uk)
  • In the United States, hydrocephalus is typically part of a congenital disorder like spina bifida . (vectorblog.org)
  • When the medical condition is present at birth, it is termed as congenital or developmental hydrocephalus. (narayanahealth.org)
  • As opposed to congenital hydrocephalus that occurs during foetal development, this condition occurs later. (narayanahealth.org)
  • Hydrocephalus can be either congenital or acquired from events during or after birth. (msdmanuals.com)
  • The number of genes associated with congenital hydrocephalus continues to increase with new developments in clinical genetics. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Dandy-Walker malformation accounts for 5 to 10% of cases of congenital hydrocephalus. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Recent work in the genomics of congenital hydrocephalus (CH) and an improved understanding of the tropism of certain viruses such as Zika and cytomegalovirus are beginning to shed light into the paradox "microcephalic hydrocephalus " by defining prenatal neural stem cells (NSC) as the spatiotemporal "scene of the crime . (bvsalud.org)
  • Noncommunicating obstructive hydrocephalus caused by obstruction of the foramina of Luschka and Magendie. (medscape.com)
  • Noncommunicating hydrocephalus (also known as obstructive hydrocephalus) arises when the flow of CSF is blocked along one or more channels connecting the ventricles. (medicinenet.com)
  • Obstructive hydrocephalus occurs when the normal flow of cerebrospinal fluid within the brain is physically blocked. (brighamandwomens.org)
  • Although it is usually diagnosed in childhood, obstructive hydrocephalus can occur in adults. (brighamandwomens.org)
  • The Adult Hydrocephalus Program specializes in treating obstructive hydrocephalus, including endoscopic third ventriculostomy, ventricular shunts or surgical removal of the obstruction when appropriate. (brighamandwomens.org)
  • Obstructive hydrocephalus is a term usually used to denote obstructive non-communicating hydrocephalus . (radiopaedia.org)
  • The remainder of this article pertains to the commonly used meaning of obstructive hydrocephalus, namely obstructive non-communicating hydrocephalus. (radiopaedia.org)
  • In acute obstructive hydrocephalus, as is the case with a colloid cyst obstructing the foramina of Monro, a sudden increase in intraventricular pressure can lead to rapid loss of consciousness and even death. (radiopaedia.org)
  • An important caveat to be aware of is that in acute obstructive hydrocephalus in young patients only minor ventriculomegaly may be visible despite the significant elevation of intracranial pressure. (radiopaedia.org)
  • Non-communicating obstructive hydrocephalus (often merely referred to as obstructive hydrocephalus) is usually a relatively straightforward diagnosis to make on imaging. (radiopaedia.org)
  • Parekh, ND & Prabhu, SP 2010, ' Aqueductal web causing obstructive hydrocephalus demonstrated on sagittal FIESTA sequence ', Pediatric radiology , vol. 40, no. (northwestern.edu)
  • What are the types of hydrocephalus? (medicinenet.com)
  • Our neuroradiologists at The Adult Hydrocephalus Program are knowledgeable in diagnosing all types of hydrocephalus, including normal pressure hydrocephalus and other causes of dementia that can present with similar symptoms. (brighamandwomens.org)
  • Children with hydrocephalus are often known in having the difficulty in understanding the concepts within conversation and tend to use words they know or have heard. (wikipedia.org)
  • In addition, several physicians in the Program are pediatric neurosurgeons who routinely treat children with hydrocephalus at our affiliated institution, Boston Children's Hospital. (brighamandwomens.org)
  • Since children with hydrocephalus often considered to be cursed, CURE's work has already spared some from suffering ineffective treatments by witch doctors, dying from neglect or being drowned in the river by their families. (vectorblog.org)
  • We hypothesized that children with hydrocephalus would demonstrate altered functional connectivity compared to typically developing controls. (uwo.ca)
  • Children with hydrocephalus performed significantly lower in tasks involving visual perception, fine motor manipulation, and visuomotor coordination. (uwo.ca)
  • Results revealed that children with hydrocephalus exhibited fewer connections between certain brain regions responsible for coordinating visual processing and movement. (uwo.ca)
  • Additionally, changes in the size and structure of the corpus callosum were found in children with hydrocephalus, affecting information flow between brain halves. (uwo.ca)
  • These findings explain why children with hydrocephalus may face challenges in tasks related to their visuomotor abilities. (uwo.ca)
  • Meaning construction and integration in children with hydrocephalus. (bvsalud.org)
  • Hydrocephalus most often occurs in children. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Hydrocephalus occurs when CSF doesn't drain into the spinal column. (gillettechildrens.org)
  • Hydrocephalus occurs in two out of every 1,000 births in the United States. (uclahealth.org)
  • Hydrocephalus occurs in approximately one out of 500 births. (choc.org)
  • Acquired hydrocephalus occurs after the baby is born, usually as a result of injury or illness that affects the brain, such as other neurological conditions. (choc.org)
  • According to Mayo Clinic , hydrocephalus, which occurs most frequently among infants and adults 60 and over, is the buildup of fluid in the cavities deep within the brain, which can damage brain tissues and cause a range of brain function problems. (etonline.com)
  • Hydrocephalus occurs when there is an imbalance between the amount of CSF that is produced and the rate at which it is absorbed. (health-care-articles.info)
  • Although normal pressure hydrocephalus can be diagnosed with a large volume spinal tap, some patients require a more prolonged period of spinal drainage before improvement occurs. (brighamandwomens.org)
  • Hydrocephalus is typically treated by the surgical placement of a shunt system. (wikipedia.org)
  • The most common treatment for hydrocephalus is the surgical placement of a shunt in the area of the brain with excess fluid. (uclahealth.org)
  • A more modern treatment of hydrocephalus uses a small camera to make an internal connection in the brain to allow the fluid to be absorbed without the need to place a shunt. (uclahealth.org)
  • Chapter Two details treatment options for hydrocephalus, including the traditional use of surgery for placement of a shunt as well as more experimental methods. (novapublishers.com)
  • Kazui H, Kanemoto H, Yoshiyama K, Kishima H, Suzuki Y, Sato S, Suehiro T, Azuma S, Yoshimine T, Tanaka T (2016) Association between high biomarker probability of Alzheimer's disease and improvement of clinical outcomes after shunt surgery in patients with idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus. (springer.com)
  • The primary treatment for normal pressure hydrocephalus is placement of a ventricular shunt. (brighamandwomens.org)
  • Introduction Normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) has conventionally been treated by placement of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt. (iasp-pain.org)
  • The authors conducted a survey to evaluate differences in the understanding and management of shunt-dependent hydrocephalus among members of the American Society of Pediatric Neurosurgeons (ASPN). (thejns.org)
  • The survey shows that there is wide variability in the understanding and management of shunt-dependent hydrocephalus and its complications. (thejns.org)
  • Before explaining to you what a shunt is, let's look closer at what Hydrocephalus really means. (sophysa.com)
  • If a baby is diagnosed with hydrocephalus, there are essentially two medical procedures that can be undertaken to treat it: a shunt procedure or a ventriculostomy. (r-klaw.com)
  • While shunt procedures have long been recognized as an effective treatment for hydrocephalus, they are not without complications. (r-klaw.com)
  • It is a type of hydrocephalus that is present at birth and may be treated in early infancy. (medicinenet.com)
  • Normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) is a type of hydrocephalus, which usually develops in people over 60, because the drainage of the CSF gradually becomes blocked. (health-care-articles.info)
  • And while probing the environmental causes, Warf also developed a one-time operation to treat hydrocephalus that's changing practice not just in Africa, but in the U.S. (vectorblog.org)
  • In today's post, we'll continue our discussion by examining some of the diagnostic tools available to physicians, as well as the procedures they can use to help treat hydrocephalus. (r-klaw.com)
  • Del Bigio MR, Cardoso ER, Halliday WC (1997) Neuropathological changes in chronic adult hydrocephalus: cortical biopsies and autopsy findings. (springer.com)
  • Idiopathic hydrocephalus represents one third of cases of adult hydrocephalus. (health-care-articles.info)
  • Brain MRI or CT scans are obtained on all patients as part of the evaluation for adult hydrocephalus. (brighamandwomens.org)
  • Another type, called normal pressure hydrocephalus , may occur in adults and older people. (medlineplus.gov)
  • A network of eight hospitals that conduct clinical research focused on adults with hydrocephalus. (hydroassoc.org)
  • Less frequently, health care providers diagnose hydrocephalus in older children, teens and adults. (gillettechildrens.org)
  • How does hydrocephalus affect children differently than adults? (uclahealth.org)
  • However it is important to realise that hydrocephalus can also arise in older children and in adults, when the skull bones are fixed and the head cannot increase in size. (health-care-articles.info)
  • While hydrocephalus can occur in adults, it is most common in infants who suffered trauma during the labor and delivery process. (beasleyfirm.com)
  • Kammersgaard LP, Linnemann M, Tibaek M. Hydrocephalus following severe traumatic brain injury in adults. (medscape.com)
  • Adil, Derya, "Assessing the Impact of Infantile Hydrocephalus on Visuomotor Integration through Behavioural and Neuroimaging Studies" (2023). (uwo.ca)
  • Importantly, the symptoms of normal pressure hydrocephalus can be relieved by a simple surgical procedure. (brighamandwomens.org)
  • What are the symptoms of normal pressure hydrocephalus? (ketteringhealth.org)
  • In infants with hydrocephalus, CSF builds up in the central nervous system (CNS), causing the fontanelle (soft spot) to bulge and the head to be larger than expected. (wikipedia.org)
  • In infants, hydrocephalus causes the fontanelle (soft spot) to bulge and the head to be larger than expected. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Pediatric neurosurgeon Dody Robinson and neuroscientist Lauren Jantzie have been collaborating on research to better understand the disease processes that cause brain damage in infants and to identify targeted therapies that might prevent and reverse the hydrocephalus. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • Roughly two of every 1,000 infants are born with hydrocephalus. (gillettechildrens.org)
  • In infants, the most obvious sign of hydrocephalus is an enlarged head. (gillettechildrens.org)
  • In small children and infants, hydrocephalus can affect the head by increasing its size to accommodate the excess fluid buildup. (uclahealth.org)
  • While hydrocephalus can occur at any time, even into adulthood, in infants it is often caused by birth trauma. (beasleyfirm.com)
  • Clinical features of hydrocephalus are influenced by the patient's age, the cause of the hydrocephalus, the location of the obstruction, its duration, and its rapidity of onset. (medscape.com)
  • When there is an obstruction in the flow, a problem with reabsorption, or an overproduction of CSF, fluid accumulates and hydrocephalus develops. (medicinenet.com)
  • Hydrocephalus is typically caused by CSF obstruction or a lack of reabsorption. (medicinenet.com)
  • Acquired hydrocephalus is caused by head injury or an obstruction in the brain, such as a tumor. (uclahealth.org)
  • This obstruction of the CSF can cause hydrocephalus. (uclahealth.org)
  • this is not true as the majority of cases of communicating hydrocephalus have obstruction to CSF flow through the subarachnoid space or impaired absorption at the arachnoid granulations. (radiopaedia.org)
  • Amyloid positron emission tomography ([18F] florbetaben (FBB) PET) can be used to determine concomitant Alzheimer's disease (AD) in idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH) patients. (springer.com)
  • Lim TS, Choi JY, Park SA, Youn YC, Lee HY, Kim BG, Joo IS, Huh K, Moon SY (2014) Evaluation of coexistence of Alzheimer's disease in idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus using ELISA analyses for CSF biomarkers. (springer.com)
  • In such incidences, the condition is referred to as idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus. (narayanahealth.org)
  • A diagnosis of idiopathic normal- pressure hydrocephalus (INPH) was made. (bvsalud.org)
  • Their research programs range from understanding the natural history of the condition to optimizing surgical procedures and protocols and finding ways to identify people who are at risk for developing hydrocephalus. (hydroassoc.org)
  • From the new LATAM network for spina bifida and hydrocephalus: Genetic factors and social inclusion are fundamental worldwide! (ifglobal.org)
  • 6-7 June 2014 // During the last two days Buenos Aires was filled with discussions on key topics for the Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus (SBH) global community. (ifglobal.org)
  • APEBI, the Argentinian Association for Spina Bifida, has recently initiated the creation of the LATAM Network on Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus. (ifglobal.org)
  • We will send you quarterly updates about all matters relevant to Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus care and prevention! (ifglobal.org)
  • Support comes in many forms these days with help with medical supplies, equipment, bursaries for post-secondary, and the ability to access education materials on many of the facets of Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus. (sbhabc.org)
  • Acquired hydrocephalus develops after birth. (gillettechildrens.org)
  • Hydrocephalus that develops only after the fontanelles have closed does not increase head circumference or cause the fontanelles to bulge but can markedly and rapidly increase intracranial pressure. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Communicating hydrocephalus where the blockage of CSF is at the surface of the brain. (uclahealth.org)
  • In early 1913, hydrocephalus was classified as communicating and non-communicating hydrocephalus. (narayanahealth.org)
  • Normal-pressure hydrocephalus (NPH): This is a type of communicating hydrocephalus, resulting from tumour, head trauma, infection, subarachnoid haemorrhage, or complications in surgery. (narayanahealth.org)
  • Several bleeding may result in acquired, communicating or non-communicating hydrocephalus, defined by the location and extent of the bleeding. (narayanahealth.org)
  • There are 10 reported cases of spinal tumors resulting in normal pressure hydrocephalus. (unboundmedicine.com)
  • All these and present cases involved protein in the spinal fluid, which might have been the cause of the hydrocephalus. (unboundmedicine.com)
  • The clinical presentation of hydrocephalus varies with chronicity. (wikipedia.org)
  • The clinical networks are discovering how hydrocephalus affects people throughout their lives. (hydroassoc.org)
  • A network of fourteen children's hospitals that conduct clinical research on hydrocephalus. (hydroassoc.org)
  • Savolainen S, Paljarvi L, Vapalahti M (1999) Prevalence of Alzheimer's disease in patients investigated for presumed normal pressure hydrocephalus: a clinical and neuropathological study. (springer.com)
  • The clinical course and outcome of hydrocephalus diagnosed in utero is not well understood. (ajnr.org)
  • Between 1993-1995, 51 patients under 75 years of age with clinical symptoms and CT-based diagnosis of normal pressure hydrocephalus were investigated prospectively in order to clarify the value of neuropsychological tests, clinical symptoms and signs and infusion test in the differential diagnosis and prediction of outcome in normal pressure hydrocephalus. (nih.gov)
  • The clinical manifestations of hydrocephalus occur as a result of ventricular dilatation and of the increased pressure within the cranium. (sophysa.com)
  • Posttraumatic hydrocephalus: a clinical, neuroradiologic, and neuropsychologic assessment of long-term outcome. (medscape.com)
  • Internal hydrocephalus: an experimental, clinical, and pathological study. (medscape.com)
  • Kim SW, Lee SM, Shin H. Clinical Analysis of Post-Traumatic Hydrocephalus. (medscape.com)
  • The article by Ringstad et al, 1 in this issue of the American Journal of Neuroradiology suggests that invasive intracranial pressure monitoring is a better way to select patients for shunting for normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) than phase-contrast MR imaging. (ajnr.org)
  • The management of hydrocephalus centers on the reduction of intracranial pressure and on the correction of factors that lead to increased ICP. (medscape.com)
  • Hydrocephalus that is present from birth can cause long-term complications with speech and language. (wikipedia.org)
  • Hydrocephalus is potentially fatal, but with proper treatment, the severity can be reduced and severe complications may be avoided. (medicinenet.com)
  • What are possible complications of hydrocephalus? (uclahealth.org)
  • What are possible complications of normal pressure hydrocephalus? (ketteringhealth.org)
  • Not all forms of hydrocephalus get worse. (health-care-articles.info)
  • There are several types and forms of Hydrocephalus, as well as different therapies and treatments which can include everything from drugs to surgery. (sophysa.com)
  • The mission of the Hydrocephalus Association is to find a cure for hydrocephalus and improve the lives of those impacted by the condition. (convio.net)
  • Is there a cure for hydrocephalus? (uclahealth.org)
  • Visiting nurses, social services, support groups, and local agencies can provide emotional support and help with the care of a child with hydrocephalus who has serious brain damage. (medlineplus.gov)
  • A thorough diagnosis of the symptoms is required to decide on the presence of hydrocephalus and the necessary hydrocephalus treatment. (narayanahealth.org)
  • Symptoms usually differ by anatomic location of the tumor, presence of disseminated disease, and by the presence of hydrocephalus. (medscape.com)
  • Without treatment, up to 6 in 10 people with hydrocephalus will die. (medlineplus.gov)
  • For people with hydrocephalus, this doesn't happen, and the fluid instead builds up in the ventricles. (health-care-articles.info)
  • It is still unclear what causes CSF buildup in the brain, resulting in severe disabilities in patients with hydrocephalus. (medicinenet.com)
  • We hope to eliminate misdiagnosis that commonly happens in patients with hydrocephalus, and to provide the best medical and surgical treatment so you can regain health and continue to lead a productive, meaningful life. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • Microcephaly ("small head ") and hydrocephalus are typically viewed as two mutually exclusive phenomenon, since hydrocephalus is thought of as a fluid " plumbing " disorder leading to CSF accumulation, ventricular dilatation , and resultant macrocephaly . (bvsalud.org)
  • The evidence is very uncertain about the effects of phenobarbital on ventricular dilation or hydrocephalus and on neurodevelopmental impairment. (lu.se)
  • Normal pressure hydrocephalus is estimated to affect about 5 per 100,000 people, with rates increasing with age. (wikipedia.org)
  • Hakim's triad of gait instability, urinary incontinence, and dementia is a relatively typical manifestation of the distinct entity normal-pressure hydrocephalus. (wikipedia.org)
  • Hydrocephalus has no cure, but there are treatments that allow those affected to lead fairly normal lives with the condition. (uclahealth.org)
  • Hydrocephalus is a condition that causes the fluid inside of the head to build up, causing pressure inside of the head to increase and the skull bones to expand to a larger than normal size. (stlouischildrens.org)
  • If you or someone you know has developed difficulty walking, incontinence or short term memory loss, the problem may be a disorder called normal pressure hydrocephalus. (brighamandwomens.org)
  • Normal pressure hydrocephalus can also develop in patients with a history of brain tumor, cerebral hemorrhage, brain infection or head trauma. (brighamandwomens.org)
  • Our multidisciplinary team is specially trained to diagnose and treat normal pressure hydrocephalus. (brighamandwomens.org)
  • Watch this video showing walking difficulty with Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus. (brighamandwomens.org)
  • How is normal pressure hydrocephalus diagnosed? (brighamandwomens.org)
  • A careful examination is performed by neurologists or neurosurgeons that are skilled in the diagnosis and treatment of normal pressure hydrocephalus and other disorders that can cause similar symptoms (such as Alzheimer's disease or Parkinson's disease). (brighamandwomens.org)
  • Some patients can have normal pressure hydrocephalus as well as one of these other disorders at the same time. (brighamandwomens.org)
  • What are treatment options for normal pressure hydrocephalus? (brighamandwomens.org)
  • This can lead to a normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH). (ketteringhealth.org)
  • Who is at risk for normal pressure hydrocephalus? (ketteringhealth.org)
  • How is normal pressure hydrocephalus treated? (ketteringhealth.org)
  • Factora R, Luciano M. Normal pressure hydrocephalus: diagnosis and new approaches to treatment. (medscape.com)
  • Graff-Radford NR. Normal pressure hydrocephalus. (medscape.com)
  • The Hydrocephalus Clinic at St. Louis Children's Hospital provides diagnosis and management for these patients from childhood, through adolescence and into adulthood. (stlouischildrens.org)
  • The term hydrocephalus is derived from the Greek words "hydro" meaning water and "cephalus" meaning head. (health-care-articles.info)
  • Today, the term hydrocephalus indicates an excess of fluid within the cranium. (sophysa.com)
  • Irrespective of the cause, hydrocephalus can cause brain damage and prevent newborns from reaching crucial developmental milestones. (medicinenet.com)
  • Mutations of many of these genes may cause hydrocephalus in conjunction with other neurodevelopmental abnormalities. (msdmanuals.com)
  • This thesis describes studies which explore the impact of infantile hydrocephalus on the posterior cortex, specifically focusing on the parietal and occipital lobes. (uwo.ca)
  • The research study explores the impact of infantile hydrocephalus on specific brain regions responsible for visual processing and movement. (uwo.ca)
  • Treatment often involves insertion and monitoring of hydrocephalus shunts that help divert fluid from the head to another part of the body. (stlouischildrens.org)
  • Learning disabilities, including short-term memory loss, are common among those with hydrocephalus, who tend to score better on verbal IQ than on performance IQ, which is thought to reflect the distribution of nerve damage to the brain. (wikipedia.org)
  • Hydrocephalus is a buildup of fluid inside the skull that leads to the brain pushing against the skull. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Hydrocephalus is due to a problem with the flow of the fluid that surrounds the brain. (medlineplus.gov)
  • The diagnosis of hydrocephalus may be suspected in any young Siamese cat with signs of brain disease. (ufaw.org.uk)
  • Since hydrocephalus has no cure, brain surgery is currently the only viable therapy. (medicinenet.com)
  • Without treatment, hydrocephalus can cause damage to the brain or become life-threatening. (gillettechildrens.org)
  • Premature babies are at greater risk for brain hemorrhages, which can lead to acquired hydrocephalus. (gillettechildrens.org)
  • Often, hydrocephalus is tied to other conditions, such as spina bifida, cerebral palsy or traumatic brain injuries. (gillettechildrens.org)
  • Hydrocephalus is a condition in which fluid accumulates in the brain, typically in young children, enlarging the head and sometimes causing brain damage. (uclahealth.org)
  • The most common causes of pediatric hydrocephalus in children in the United States are brain bleeds as a result of prematurity, spina bifida, brain tumors, infection and head injury. (uclahealth.org)
  • Hydrocephalus is a condition in which excessive fluid accumulates in and around the brain. (choc.org)
  • Danny Bonaduce has undergone a successful brain surgery amid his hydrocephalus diagnosis -- a neurological disorder caused by liquid buildup in his brain. (etonline.com)
  • Earlier this month, and more than a year after the 63-year-old actor first opened up about his mystery illness , he revealed that he now has a likely diagnosis of hydrocephalus and planned to undergo brain surgery. (etonline.com)
  • Indeed, Mayo Clinic notes that traumatic brain injury could be one possible cause of hydrocephalus. (etonline.com)
  • Infant brain injuries such as hydrocephalus are dangerous and potentially deadly. (beasleyfirm.com)
  • Hydrocephalus refers to a build-up of fluid in the ventricles of the brain. (beasleyfirm.com)
  • If your child was diagnosed with hydrocephalus or another brain injury, contact our office at (215) 866-2424 for a free consultation. (beasleyfirm.com)
  • One of the leading hydrocephalus causes is the narrowing of the aqueduct of Sylvius, the passage connecting the third and fourth ventricles in the middle of the brain. (narayanahealth.org)
  • About one to two per 1,000 newborns have hydrocephalus. (wikipedia.org)
  • Working with a non-governmental organization called CURE International , he founded a pediatric neurosurgical hospital, doing about 1,000 operations a year-more than half of them for hydrocephalus-on children from Uganda and surrounding countries. (vectorblog.org)
  • People who experience hydrocephalus since childhood find a comfortable transition from pediatric to adult care at our center. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • The Fetal Care Center of Southern California can confirm a hydrocephalus diagnosis and our team of pediatric specialists will start treatment planning for your baby. (choc.org)
  • Fetal hydrocephalus might also develop when a blockage causes fluid to build up before birth. (gillettechildrens.org)
  • To approach this problem 40 cases were reviewed of intrauterine fetal hydrocephalus diagnosed with sonography, and follow-up information was obtained regarding them. (ajnr.org)
  • The observations indicate that the prognosis for fetal hydrocephalus is poor. (ajnr.org)
  • Dandy-Walker malformation comprises progressive cystic enlargement of the 4th ventricle in fetal life, resulting in complete or partial agenesis of the cerebellar vermis and hydrocephalus. (msdmanuals.com)
  • with hydrocephalus resulting from aqueductal stenosis, and manifest autosomal dominant inheritance. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Hydrocephalus is a rare, complex, and chronic illness that can arise for a variety of reasons or even be a result of another disorder. (medicinenet.com)
  • Our neurosurgeons have pioneered two unique procedures to ensure the most cutting-edge treatment possible for kids with hydrocephalus. (choc.org)
  • Older children won't have an enlarged head as the result of hydrocephalus, because the bones of the skull have already closed and hardened. (gillettechildrens.org)
  • Hydrocephalus can result in a larger than average head size, so they may also measure your baby's head circumference. (choc.org)
  • The Johns Hopkins Hydrocephalus and Cerebral Fluid Center continues a 100-year legacy of research and treatment for patients diagnosed with hydrocephalus and CSF disorders. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • At Gillette Children's we also meet with you, share information about hydrocephalus, and help plan a course of treatment. (gillettechildrens.org)
  • If your child has hydrocephalus you might start treatment while they're an infant. (gillettechildrens.org)
  • What is the treatment for hydrocephalus? (uclahealth.org)
  • We are here for your child and your family through every step of hydrocephalus treatment and are committed to delivering care tailored to your needs. (choc.org)
  • As hydrocephalus treatment progressed, so did the discovery of its varied types. (narayanahealth.org)
  • Classification of hydrocephalus and outcome of treatment. (medscape.com)
  • Paoletti P, Pezzotta S, Spanu G. Diagnosis and treatment of post-traumatic hydrocephalus. (medscape.com)
  • The authors suggest a new approach to treating hydrocephalus, the aim of which is to provide CSF drainage at or below the CSF secretion rate within a physiological ICP range. (nih.gov)
  • In hydrocephalus, there is too much fluid, either because of a drainage problem or an over-production problem. (vin.com)