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    Hydrocephalus is a condition where cerebrospinal fluid accumulates in the brain. It can be caused by overproduction of CSF, obstruction of CSF flow, or reduced resorption of CSF. It is classified as communicating or non-communicating depending on whether CSF flow is obstructed. Symptoms include headache, nausea, blurred vision, and difficulty concentrating. It is diagnosed radiologically by looking for ventricle dilation. Treatment options include shunt placement to drain CSF or endoscopic procedures to improve flow.

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    Hydrocephalus is a condition where cerebrospinal fluid accumulates in the brain. It can be caused by overproduction of CSF, obstruction of CSF flow, or reduced resorption of CSF. It is classified as communicating or non-communicating depending on whether CSF flow is obstructed. Symptoms include headache, nausea, blurred vision, and difficulty concentrating. It is diagnosed radiologically by looking for ventricle dilation. Treatment options include shunt placement to drain CSF or endoscopic procedures to improve flow.

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    Hydrocephalus is a condition where cerebrospinal fluid accumulates in the brain. It can be caused by overproduction of CSF, obstruction of CSF flow, or reduced resorption of CSF. It is classified as communicating or non-communicating depending on whether CSF flow is obstructed. Symptoms include headache, nausea, blurred vision, and difficulty concentrating. It is diagnosed radiologically by looking for ventricle dilation. Treatment options include shunt placement to drain CSF or endoscopic procedures to improve flow.

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    Hydrocephalus is a condition where cerebrospinal fluid accumulates in the brain. It can be caused by overproduction of CSF, obstruction of CSF flow, or reduced resorption of CSF. It is classified as communicating or non-communicating depending on whether CSF flow is obstructed. Symptoms include headache, nausea, blurred vision, and difficulty concentrating. It is diagnosed radiologically by looking for ventricle dilation. Treatment options include shunt placement to drain CSF or endoscopic procedures to improve flow.

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    Hydrocephalus

    Presented by :

    Wafa Ali
    391210352

    Shahad Alajmi
    391210226
    Outline :
    v Definition
    v Anatomy
    v Etiology & classification
    v Clinical Manifestations
    v Radiological Findings
    v Treatment
    v Conclusion
    v References
    Definition :

    v Hydrocephalus is a condition in which there is an


    accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) within
    the brain.
    Ø Anatomy
    Ø Etiology

    Increased CSF volume may be due to :

    Ø Overproduction (choroid plexus tumors).

    Ø Obstruction of flow (non-communicating / obstructive).

    Ø Reduced CSF resorption (communicating non-obstructive).


    Ø Classification

    Ø Non-Communicating Hydrocephalus.

    Ø Communicating Hydrocephalus.
    Ø Non-communicating
    hydrocephalus

    - Etiology : Obstruction at :

    1-Foramen of Monro.

    2- Cerebral Aqueduct.

    3-Fourth Ventricle.
    Ø Communicating hydrocephalus

    - No obstruction to CSF flow but poor resorption through arachnoid granulations secondary to :

    1-Post hemorrhagic (especially SAH)

    2-Bacterial Meningitis

    3-Surgery

    4-Venous Thrombosis
    Ø Clinical manifestations

    • Common symptoms of hydrocephalus between different age groups :

    1- Headache

    2-Nausea and vomiting

    3-Blurred or double vision

    4-Inability to concentrate
    Radiological findings of hydrocephalus
    •Communicating •Non-communicating
    hydrocephalus hydrocephalus
    • All ventricles are dilated • One or more dilated and
    others ventricles are normal
    The treatment :
    • ventriculoperitoneal or • endoscopic third
    ventriculoatrial shunt: ventriculostomy (ETV)
    References :
    1. What is Hydrocephalus? [Internet]. Hydrocephalus Association. 2021 [cited 13
    October 2021]. Available from: https://www.hydroassoc.org/about-
    hydrocephalus/

    2. Hydrocephalus Fact Sheet | National Institute of Neurological Disorders and


    Stroke [Internet]. Ninds.nih.gov. 2021 [cited 13 October 2021]. Available from:
    https://www.ninds.nih.gov/Disorders/Patient-Caregiver-Education/Fact-
    Sheets/Hydrocephalus-Fact-Sheet

    3. Saban R, Berns M, Al-Hakim M, Patino G. Hydrocephalus as the


    presenting symptom of sarcoidosis: A case report and review of
    literature. Clinical Case Reports. 2020;8(2):363-368.

    4. Non-communicatingas3 [Internet]. Case.edu. 2021 [cited 13 October


    2021]. Available from:
    https://case.edu/med/neurology/NR/NonCommunicatingas3.htm

    5. Hydrocephalus - Symptoms and causes [Internet]. Mayo Clinic. 2021


    [cited 13 October 2021]. Available from:
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-
    conditions/hydrocephalus/symptoms-causes/syc-20373604

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