Hydrocephalus Flashcards
1
Q
hydrocephalus
A
abnormal amount of CSF in the ventricles
2
Q
causes
A
abnormal re-absorption, tumour, haemorrhage
3
Q
signs
A
infant:
large head
bulging fontanelles
head increasing in size very fast
4
Q
investigations
A
CT
5
Q
management
A
shunting
6
Q
normal Hydrocephalus
A
urinary incontinence
gait problems
dementia
7
Q
what syndrome is commonly associated with hydrocephalus
A
Arnold-chiari malformation
