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Hydrocephalus Flashcards

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Suture closures and timings

A

Sphenoid - 2-3 mn
Posterior - 3-6 mn
Metopic - 9mn -2yr
Anterior - 18-24 mn
Mastoid - 1 yr
Coronal - 40 yrs

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a preventable parasitic infection caused by larval cysts (enclosed sacs containing the immature stage of a parasite) of the pork tapeworm (Taenia solium)

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neurocystcercosis

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can determine if the ventricles have enlarged, assess the CSF flow, and provide information about the brain tissue surrounding the ventricles. MRI is usually the initial test used to diagnose adults.

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MRI

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can show doctors if the ventricles are enlarged or if there is an obstruction.

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CT

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Symptoms Hydrocephalus in Adults

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magnetic gait, mental impairment, bladder control

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Side affects of normal pressure hydrocephalus

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wacky, wobbly, wet

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results from damage caused by stroke decreasing brain tissue

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hydroceph ex vacuo

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