Symptoms Hydrocephalus Subarachnoid Hemorrhage (SAH) is a dangerous type of stroke caused by bleeding in the brain. The main symptom of SAH is a sudden and severe headache, usually described as the ‘worst headache of one’s life’. Other symptoms…
Hydrocephalus: Pronounce it Right!
Definition of hydrocephalus Hydrocephalus is a medical condition involving an abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain. It can be caused by a number of different factors, from infections to congenital malformations. The primary symptoms of hydrocephalus are…
Posthemorrhagic Hydrocephalus
• Definition of posthemorrhagic hydrocephalus Posthemorrhagic Hydrocephalus (PHH) is a neurological disorder that occurs when spinal fluid accumulates in the brain, causing the ventricles or cerebral cavities to expand. PHH is typically seen in premature infants who have suffered…
Hydrocephalus: Communicating & Noncommunicating
1. Causes of hydrocephalus Hydrocephalus is a medical condition that is caused by a buildup of fluid in the brain. This fluid, known as cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), is normally produced inside the brain and circulates around the brain and…
Hydrocephalus Ex Vacuo: USMLE
Definition of hydrocephalus ex vacuo Hydrocephalus ex vacuo is a medical condition in which there is an abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the brain. It is caused by a decrease in the brain’s volume due to a…
Congenital Hydrocephalus ICD 10
Definition of Congenital Hydrocephalus Congenital hydrocephalus is a medical condition involving an abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) within the ventricles of the brain, which can lead to an increase in size of the head. It is a congenital…
Communicating vs Non-Communicating Hydrocephalus
• Definition of hydrocephalus Hydrocephalus is a neurological condition in which the cerebrospinal fluid accumulates in the brain. It is a result of an imbalance between the production and absorption of this fluid. The cerebrospinal fluid is a clear…
Toxoplasma Hydrocephalus
Causes Toxoplasmosis Hydrocephalus is a serious medical condition in which the sufferer’s brain develops extra fluid and pressure increases within the skull. Although it is rare, this disorder can have a severe impact on mental and physical health. The…
Otic Hydrocephalus
Symptoms Otic hydrocephalus is a rare condition that affects the inner ear. It occurs when a fluid called cerebrospinal fluid builds up in the ear, putting pressure on the inner ear structures. The condition affects hearing and balance and…
Hydrocephalus: The Opposite
Hydrocephalus Hydrocephalus, also known as “water on the brain,” is a medical condition in which cerebrospinal fluid accumulates in the brain, resulting in an enlarged head circumference. This extra fluid can damage or disrupt brain tissues and functions, leading…