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Conditions responsible for hydrocephalus in a fetus include infantile congenital (present at birth) hydrocephalus, hydrocephalus associated with encephalocele or myelomeningocele, posthemorrhagic hydrocephalus in newborns.
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∙ 15y agoHydrocephalus is a brain disorder that is usually the result of another disorder within the skull.
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Who gets hydrocephalus?
Hydrocephalus is a brain disorder that is usually the result of another problem within the skull.
Behavior problems and hydrocephalus?
Hydrocephalus is a brain disorder that is usually the result of another disorder within the skull. Try the link below
What is a nursing diagnosis for hydrocephalus?
Hydrocephalus is usually the result of another problem within the skull. The symptoms of the underlying problem, coupled with the symptoms of hydrocephalus, can produce a wide variety of effects of varying intensity. Some links below.
What are medications for hydrocephalus?
the treatment of hydrocephalus
What is a common cause of congenital hydrocephalus?
Hydrocephalus is usually the result of one or more brain disorders within the skull, refer link below.
Which term means abnormally increases amount of cerebrospinal fluid within the brain?
Too much cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the cranium (skull) is called hydrocephalus, which may cause an increase in head circumference.
Whats the possibility that a 3 day old baby will acquire hydrocephalus after finding out a brain in her ventricle?
Hydrocephalus is usually detected at birth, but some cases slip through the net, and aren't diagnosed until later in life, even people into their 70's. Hydrocephalus is usually the result of another problem within the skull.
What surgical procedures treats hydrocephalus?
the treatment of hydrocephalus
What Causes an infant to be born with hydrocephalus?
Hydrocephalus can be inherited from a parent, and male children are at greater risk. It can also be acquired, sometimes as the result of an infection during birth. Here's some info on it: http://www.childrenshospital.org/az/Site1116/mainpageS1116P0.html
What is the difference between viral and genetic hydrocephalus?
I have hydrocephalus and its not "viral" hydrocephalus, its congenital (i believe that's how its spelled.) anyways congenital hydrocephalus is present or detected at birth without it being in your ancestry. Genetic hydrocephalus means it was passed on from a generation or family member before you.
What is Congenital Hydrocephalus?
Hydrocephalus, also known as water on the brain, is a condition where an abnormal amount of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) builds up in the ventricles of the brain. This is a common secondary condition to the neural tube defect Spina Bifida, but it can occur on it's own, most likely from a head injury.
What celebraties have hydrocephalus?
Hydrocephalus has many causes. Anything that alters the flow of the fluid around the brain & spine can cause hydrocephalus. It can be acquired at any age, primarily from any head trauma or as a congenital condition. In older folks it can occur spontaneously in a condition called Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH). In the case of NPH, there is a chance of misdiagnosis because some symtoms can appear to be those of Alzheimer's, Parkinson's or other neurological conditions or forms of dimentia. Hydrocephalus can be caused by everything from low folic acid levels in women of childbearing years to concussive incidents/traumatic head injury (TBI) at any age. A brain bleed can also occur at any age and result in hydrocephalus. We are seeing veterans returning from conflicts, who have had concussive incidents, acquiring hydrocephalus as well. The Hydrocephalus Support Group, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) organization in Washington state offering moral support and information to families, friends, caregivers and those (of all ages) living with the condition of hydrocephalus. We meet on the third Saturday of each month, from 12:45 pm to 3:00 pm in the Casey Conference Room at Swedish Hospital's Cherry Hill campus (17th & Jefferson/Seattle). Drop ins & kids are welcome. Every case of hydrocephalus is unique. The cause of the damage is pressure on the brain from the excess fluid around the brain. Shunting is the standard treatment, but some damage may be permanent, especially if treatment isn't prompt--at any age. Depending on what part of the brain is damaged, there can be an array of issues. Not all cases of hydrocephalus result in cp.
