Normal pressure hydrocephalus Flashcards
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What is normal pressure hydrocephalus?
A
A reversible cause of dementia seen in elderly patients
2
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What is the aetiology of NPH?
A
It is thought to be secondary to reduce CSF absorption in the arachnoid villi -> can be secondary to head injury, SAH or meningitis
3
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How does NPH present?
A
- Urinary incontinence
- Dementia and slowed neuro function
- Gait abnormality
4
Q
How is NPH investigated?
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- CT shows hydrocephalus with ventriculomegaly in the absence of/out of proportion to sulcal enlargement
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How is NPH managed?
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- Ventriculoperitoneal shunting
