Hydrocephalus: Difference between revisions
Ostermayer (talk | contribs) No edit summary |
Ostermayer (talk | contribs) No edit summary |
||
| Line 4: | Line 4: | ||
==Clinical Features== | ==Clinical Features== | ||
*[[Headache]] | *[[Headache]] | ||
*[[ | *[[Diplopia]] | ||
*[[Ocular Palsy]] | *[[Ocular Palsy]] | ||
*[[Nausea | *[[Nausea and Vomiting]] | ||
*[[Altered Mental Status]] | *[[Altered Mental Status]] | ||
==Differential Diagnosis== | ==Differential Diagnosis== | ||
Revision as of 15:43, 11 October 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
- ↑ Shprecher D. et al. Normal pressure hydrocephalus: diagnosis and treatment. Curr Neurol Neurosci Rep. 2008;8(5):371-376.