Background Hydrocephalus is a disease that affects the nervous system and is particularly common in mice. It is characterized by an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the brain, resulting in pressure on the brain and its surrounding structures. The…

Background Acetazolamide is a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor that has been used to treat hydrocephalus, a neurological condition characterized by increased intracranial pressure, since the 1950s. Initially, acetazolamide was used to control the symptoms of hydrocephalus, but it was also…

Definition of hydrocephalus Hydrocephalus, commonly referred to as “water on the brain,” is a condition in which an excessive amount of cerebrospinal fluid accumulates in the brain. This fluid, which plays a role in nourishing and protecting the brain,…

1. Definition of NPH Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH) is a medical condition caused by an accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the cavities of the brain – the lateral ventricles – leading to an enlargement of the cavities. This…

Causes Hydrocephalus and Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension (IIH) are two conditions that can have very similar symptoms, however there are some distinct differences in their causes. Hydrocephalus is usually caused by an obstruction of the flow of spinal fluid, most…

Facts about Congenital Hydrocephalus Congenital hydrocephalus is a medical condition that affects newborns and is caused by a buildup of fluid in the brain. It is usually caused by a genetic defect or an abnormality of the brain or…

• Definition Multicystic hydrocephalus, also referred to as a cystic form of hydrocephalus, is a condition in which the brain’s ventricles, or fluid-filled chambers, become widened and filled with multiple cysts. These cysts put pressure on the brain, which…

Definition of hydrocephalus Hydrocephalus is a medical condition where there is a buildup of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the brain. It can cause a variety of physical symptoms and cognitive impairments, including but not limited to: Headaches Vomiting Seizures…

1. Definition of Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH) is a serious neurological condition caused by a buildup of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) within the ventricles and subarachnoid spaces of the brain. This increase in intracranial pressure, or pressure…

1. Definition of hydrocephalus Hydrocephalus is a neurological disorder that occurs when there is an abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain. This fluid buildup can cause the ventricles in the brain to become enlarged and can put…