Hydrocephalus

Question 1

Is a common disorder of the CSF physiology resulting in abnormal expansion of the cerebral ventricles

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Hydrocephalus

Question 2

Is the accumulation of an excess amount of CSF in the ventricles or subarachnoid space

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Hydrocephalus

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Where is CSF formed

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Formed in the first and second ventricles of the brain

Question 4

Hydrocephalus results from

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Aqueductual stenosis or CSF blockage outflow from the fourth ventricle.

Question 5

If fluid is still able to reach the spinal cord, it is termed as

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Communicating or extraventricular hydrocephalus

Question 6

If there is a block to the CSF so that it cannot circulate into the subarachnoid spaces, it is termed as

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Obstructive or intraventricular hydrocephalus

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The prevalence of infant hydrocephalus is rougly

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One case per 1000 births

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Hydrocephalus can be demonstrated by

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Ultrasound, computed tomography, or MRI

Question 9

This will reveal the separating sutures and thinning of the skull.

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A skull X-ray film

Question 10

Will reveal that the skull if filled with fluid rather than solid brain tissue

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Transillumination

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If it is caused by overproduction of fluid, what may be prescribed

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Acetazolamide (Diamox)

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Children with hydrocephalus occuring with a meningomyelocele may need

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A shunting procedure

Question 13

if a tumor is responsible for the overproduction of fluid, destruction of a portion of choroid plexus may be attempted by

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ventricular endoscopy

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involved threading a thin polyethylene catheter under the skin

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shunting procedure

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shunting procedure from the ventricles to the peritoneum

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ventriculoperitoneal shunt

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hydrocephalus can be detected in utero through a

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prenatal sonogram