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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== | ||
Revision as of 02:18, 10 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.