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==Background==
==Background==
Hydrocephalus is caused by excessive cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) accumulation often from an obstructive process such as CSF shunt malfunction or subarachnoid hemorrhage. Patients can also suffer from nonobstructive hydrocephalus due to excessive production of CSF.<ref>Shprecher D. et al. Normal pressure hydrocephalus: diagnosis and treatment. Curr Neurol Neurosci Rep. 2008;8(5):371-376.</ref>


==Clinical Features==
==Clinical Features==
 
*[[Headache]]
*[[Diploplia]]
*[[Ocular Palsy]]
*[[Nausea/Vomitting]]
*[[Altered Mental Status]]
==Differential Diagnosis==
==Differential Diagnosis==


==Workup==
==Workup==
 
*Physical Exam to assess for papilledema or neuro defects
*CT Brain non contrast
==Management==
==Management==



Revisión del 02:18 10 oct 2014

Background

Hydrocephalus is caused by excessive cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) accumulation often from an obstructive process such as CSF shunt malfunction or subarachnoid hemorrhage. Patients can also suffer from nonobstructive hydrocephalus due to excessive production of CSF.[1]

Clinical Features

Differential Diagnosis

Workup

  • Physical Exam to assess for papilledema or neuro defects
  • CT Brain non contrast

Management

Disposition

See Also

External Links

Sources

  1. Shprecher D. et al. Normal pressure hydrocephalus: diagnosis and treatment. Curr Neurol Neurosci Rep. 2008;8(5):371-376.