Ventriculomegaly: Causes & Reasons

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Possible Causes for ventriculomegaly

Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus

Brain MRI demonstrated ventriculomegaly and the hummingbird sign. A lumbar puncture showed no abnormalities of the cerebrospinal fluid. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Normal pressure hydrocephalus is characterized by gait disturbance, urinary incontinence, cognitive impairment, and the finding of ventriculomegaly in imaging studies. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Magnetic resonance images showed ventriculomegaly with ischemic lesions in the paraventricular deep white matter. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Sotos Syndrome

At 31 weeks of gestation, polyhydramnios, macrocephaly, and ventriculomegaly were prominent on ultrasound, and left pyelectasis and bilateral ventriculomegaly were diagnosed [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

She had given birth to her first child with macrocephaly, ventriculomegaly, macrocisterna magna and neonatal death at 28 weeks' gestation. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

MRI/CT Identifiable features include: ventricular abnormalities prominent trigone colpocephaly ventriculomegaly anomalies of midline structures corpus callosal dysgenesis [radiopaedia.org]

Obstructive Hydrocephalus

KEYWORDS: Cerebral ventriculomegaly; Congenital hydrocephalus; Intracranial hypertension; Newborn; Obstructive hydrocephalus; Subdural hematoma; Ventricular atrium diverticulum [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Induction, consolidative and maintenance antifungal therapy was prescribed and subsequent conversion to a ventriculoperitoneal shunt was successful in relieving the patient's ventriculomegaly [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The infant was initially evaluated for progressive ventriculomegaly and increasing head circumference (HC). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Autosomal Recessive Primary Microcephaly Type 10

[…] type I (Ventriculomegaly) Acromelic frontonasal dysostosis (Ventriculomegaly) Adams-Oliver syndrome (Ventriculomegaly) Adducted thumbs Dundar type (Ventriculomegaly) Agenesis [familydiagnosis.com]

Generalized hypotonia Hypertonia Infantile onset Rare Symptoms - Less than 30% cases Autosomal dominant inheritance Dystonia Nystagmus Hypoplasia of the corpus callosum Ventriculomegaly [mendelian.co]

Read More A large posterior encephalocele associated with severe ventriculomegaly, cerebellar atrophy and transposition of the great arteries. [pubfacts.com]

Aqueduct of Sylvius Anomaly

If the ventriculomegaly is stable, the fetus is carried to term. [chop.edu]

ventriculomegaly 1.35% (1/74 anomalies), in case MDB95 Periventricular heterotopia (PH) 1.35% (1/74 anomalies), in case MDB95 Neuronal migration anomaly 1.35% (1/74 anomalies [malformations.org]

& enlargement of the fetal head Sign for Ventriculomegaly An abnormally small head that falls 2 standard deviations below the mean [quizlet.com]

Costello Syndrome

Less frequent were nuchal thickening, ascites, shortened long bones, abnormal hand posture, ventriculomegaly, macrosomia, and macrocephaly. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Prenatal abnormalities were: increased nuchal translucency, polyhydramnios, bilateral pyelectasis and ventriculomegaly. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

In a systematic review we found absolute or relative macrocephaly (100%), ventriculomegaly (50%), and other abnormalities on brain and spinal cord imaging studies in 27/28 [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Hydrocephalus

Abstract In this paper, we describe the rare phenomena of descending transtentorial herniation and paradoxical ventriculomegaly due to low pressure hydrocephalus. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Days from birth to IVH, ventriculomegaly, temporizing neurosurgical procedure (TNP), and permanent neurosurgical intervention were 2.0 (95% CI 1.7-2.3), 3.0 (2.5-3.5), 24.0 [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

If the ventriculomegaly is stable, the fetus is carried to term. [chop.edu]

Monosomy 1p36 Syndrome

A single umbilical artery and mild bilateral ventriculomegaly (11mm) were detected by prenatal ultrasound at 22 weeks gestation. [enlivenarchive.org]

[…] patent ductus arteriosus valvular disorders tetralogy of Fallot coarctation of the aorta dilated cardiomyopathy Antenatal ultrasound Findings on antenatal ultrasound, such as ventriculomegaly [radiopaedia.org]

[…] weak muscle tone 0001252 Pointed chin Small pointed chin Pointy chin Witch's chin [ more ] 0000307 Poor speech 0002465 Short foot Short feet Small feet [ more ] 0001773 Ventriculomegaly [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

Oculocerebrorenal Syndrome

Cranial magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) may show a light ventriculomegaly. In 20% of cases is possibile seen also multiple periventricular cystic lesions. [flipper.diff.org]

Cranial magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) may show a light ventriculomegaly and multiple periventricular cystic lesions in a bystander of the patients. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Cerebellotrigeminal Dermal Dysplasia

Brain magnetic resonance imaging revealed complete rhombencephalosynapsis, aqueductal stenosis, fused colliculi, abnormal superior cerebellar penducle, mild ventriculomegaly [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Ventriculomegaly, agenesis of septum pellucidum, very thin corpus callosum with interhemispheric cyst were additional neuroimaging findings. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Neuroimaging of patients with GLHS shows rhombencephalosynapsis is universally present, with ventriculomegaly/hydrocephalus and cerebellar hypoplasia being common. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Congenital Cytomegalovirus Infection

Initially, cerebral ventriculomegaly and calcification were also found with computed tomography, and severe hearing loss was detected with auditory brainstem response testing [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Symptoms and signs subsided except for mild cerebral ventriculomegaly at her last visit. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Both female twins were asymptomatic at birth, whereas the male presented petechiae, thrombocytopenia, and cerebral ventriculomegaly. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Neonatal Intracranial Hemorrhage

Spontaneous arrest or resolution of the ventriculomegaly occurred in all but two cases, who required shunting. Clot resolution was slow. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

OBJECTIVES After completing this article, readers should be able to: Describe the pathologic injury to the brain caused by posthemorrhage ventriculomegaly (PHVM). [neoreviews.aappublications.org]

Post-hemorrhagic ventriculomegaly was diagnosed in 14 infants in the phenobarbital group and 10 infants in the placebo group. [nejm.org]

Aprosencephaly and Cerebellar Dysgenesis

WHAT IS VENTRICULOMEGALY/HYDROCEPHALUS A MANIFESTATION OF? Syndrome or chromosomal abnormality WHAT ARE COMMON CAUSES OF VENTRICULOMEGALY? [cram.com]

congenital Congenital abnormal shape of cerebellum Congenital adhesions of cerebral meninges Congenital cerebellar cortical atrophy Congenital cerebral cyst Congenital cerebral [icd9data.com]

Mild to moderate ventriculomegaly in isolation is associated with a better, often normal, neurodevelopmental outcome. [jaocr.org]

Mega-Cisterna Magna

Associated abnormalities: It is usually an isolated finding, but in up to 10% of cases there is ventriculomegaly. [fetalmedicine.org]

Ventriculomegaly - unusual. A subarachnoid septa / dural fold is usually seen within the cistern. [fetalultrasound.com]

Follow up: Ultrasound scans every 4 weeks to monitor the size of the cisterna magna and possible development of ventriculomegaly. [fetalmedicine.org]

Communicating Hydrocephalus

[…] the post-operative patient after tumour resection with ventricular opening should alert clinicians to the possibility of hydrocephalus, despite the absence of headache or ventriculomegaly [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

HGF treatment resulted in a reduction of ventriculomegaly, as demonstrated by magnetic resonance imaging, and improved spatial memory. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

If imaging revealed ventriculomegaly, a lumbar puncture was performed. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Kohlschütter-Tönz Syndrome

[…] abnormal interictal pattern, consisting of high amplitude and irregular waves and spikes with chaotic and disorganized background activity seen on electroencephalogram), and ventriculomegaly [xpertdox.com]

[…] and symptoms of Kohlschütter-Tönz Syndrome may include: Ataxia Cerebellar hypoplasia Cerebral atrophy Epileptic encephalopathy Hypoplasia of dental enamel Hypsarrhythmia Ventriculomegaly [dovemed.com]

Hypsarrhythmia 0002521 Intellectual disability Mental deficiency Mental retardation Mental retardation, nonspecific Mental-retardation [ more ] 0001249 Variable expressivity 0003828 Ventriculomegaly [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

Ventricular Hemorrhage

Early grades of IVH with no ventriculomegaly may be difficult to detect by ultrasound. A blood – CSF level may be noted. [sonoworld.com]

In poor group having gross IVH and ventriculomegaly, there are very few alternatives to performing a ventriculostomy despite the high rate of infection. [surgicalneurologyint.com]

Its use is limited as a short-term option in infants with rapid ventriculomegaly and when LPs are contraindicated ( 102 ). [ispn.guide]

Miller Dieker Syndrome

Abstract We report on a patient prenatally diagnosed with omphalocele, mild cerebral ventriculomegaly, nuchal fold thickening, and cystic changes in the umbilical cord who [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

ventriculomegaly, facial anomalies, patent ductus arteriosus, pectus excavatum, long fingers, and bilateral talipes equinovarus caused by the presence of a 46,XX,der(17)t [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Delayed cortical development was seen in two fetuses with mild ventriculomegaly, but no other fetal anomalies. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Congenital Communicating Hydrocephalus

Evaluation of the subarachnoid cisterns in a fetus with ventriculomegaly allowed the prenatal diagnosis of communicating hydrocephalus. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

If the ventriculomegaly is stable, the fetus is carried to term. [chop.edu]

Patient presents with features of raised ICT, and CT reveals ventriculomegaly. [thamburaj.com]

Craniosynostosis-Dandy-Walker Malformation-Hydrocephalus Syndrome

Information SOURCE: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Information and Sonograms SOURCE: TheFetus.net Diagnosing and managing mild fetal cerebral ventriculomegaly SOURCE [perinatology.com]

Splaying of the cerebellar hemispheres Ventriculomegaly. [neurosurgerydallas.com]

Patient presents with features of raised ICT, and CT reveals ventriculomegaly. [thamburaj.com]

Congenital Toxoplasmosis

Moreover, they emphasize the need to carefully examine the brain parenchyma, including in cases where no ventriculomegaly is noted. [karger.com]

The main neuroimaging findings of congenital CMV infection included microcephaly, ventriculomegaly, and periventricular calcifications on US, as well as pachygyria revealed [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Brain computerized tomography scans demonstrated ventriculomegaly associated with cerebral and cortical calcifications. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Apert Syndrome

Magnetic resonance excluded agenesis of corpus callosum and confirmed bilateral mild ventriculomegaly. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Prenatal molecular testing for Apert mutations should be considered in cases of mild ventriculomegaly and ACC. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Mild ventriculomegaly with normal head shape observed at 22 weeks gestation, followed by colpocephaly at 25 weeks gestation and bilateral syndactyly and subsequent craniosynostosis [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Crane-Heise Syndrome

Ultrasound at 16 weeks confirmed those observations and added cleft lip and palate, and bilateral ventriculomegaly. [ashg.org]

[…] toes Webbed toes [ more ] 0001770 5%-29% of people have these symptoms Aplasia/Hypoplasia of the corpus callosum 0007370 Hypoplasia of penis Underdeveloped penis 0008736 Ventriculomegaly [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

Familial Porencephaly

In 50-90% of cases there are other associated brain abnormalities, including agenesis of the cavum septum pellucidum, septo-optic dysplasia and severe ventriculomegaly. [fetalmedicine.org]

The differential diagnoses of Porencephaly include taking into consideration such conditions as: Schizencephaly Arachnoid cysts Neuroglial cysts Ventriculomegaly Hydranencephaly [hxbenefit.com]

Schizencephaly 0010636 Seizures Seizure 0001250 Spasticity Involuntary muscle stiffness, contraction, or spasm 0001257 Tetraparesis 0002273 Variable expressivity 0003828 Ventriculomegaly [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

Subdural Effusion

We hypothesize that after the formation of SDE, ventriculomegaly can be stopped or even reversed. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

RESULTS: For all of the patients, both the subdural effusion and ventriculomegaly subsided and clinical symptoms lessened after surgery. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

A MRI scan of the brain was carried out at last follow-up, which revealed mild ventriculomegaly with the rest of the brain being unremarkable, and subduro-peritoneal shunt [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Lissencephaly

ventriculomegaly. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Congenital cytomegalovirus infection presenting as a cerebral ventriculomegaly on antenatal sonography. Am J Perinatol 1993;10:404-6. [ PUBMED ] 5. [doi.org]

30-year-old pregnant woman was reffered to the hospital at the week 35 of gestation for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI after an ultrasound examination demonstrated fetal cerebral [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Occipital Encephalocele

Techniques to preserve the herniated brain tissue have been described, but they focus on increasing the intracranial cavity by ventriculomegaly and retracting the encephalocele [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Marked ventriculomegaly is also noted. 1 public playlist include this case Occipital encephalocele (Encephalocèle occipital) Related Radiopaedia articles Encephalocele Promoted [radiopaedia.org]

Ventriculomegaly and polyhydramnios were also noted. At delivery, airway intubation was not possible, and the baby did not survive. [emedicine.medscape.com]

Infantile Choroidocerebral Calcification Syndrome

Diffuse brain atrophy, ventriculomegaly, and tortuosity of the cerebral vasculature are also present. [es.slideshare.net]

Babinski sign Hypoplasia of the corpus callosum Hyperreflexia Peripheral neuropathy Bradykinesia Slurred speech Severe global developmental delay Acidosis Slow progression Ventriculomegaly [mendelian.co]

CNS myelination Generalized seizures Focal white matter lesions Lower limb asymmetry Abnormal myelination Nevus flammeus Severe global developmental delay Slow progression Ventriculomegaly [mendelian.co]

Cervical Spina Bifida with Hydrocephalus

In isolated cases of spina bifida, associated malformations were more common than in cases of spina bifida and ventriculomegaly together. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The presence of fetal ventriculomegaly was associated with impaired post-natal neurological development, as it occurred in 4 patients (4/7-57.1%) in group 1 and in 18 patients [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The fetus also had anomalous vertebral bodies, abnormal ribs, cerebral ventriculomegaly, gray matter heterotopia, and bilateral talipes equinovarus. b A sagittal image of [karger.com]

Dural Sinus Malformation

Factors of poor prognosis are the presence of ventriculomegaly, parenchymal lesions or associated arteriovenous shunt. [obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.com]

The posterior fossa mass with a size of 4.5 4.9 6.5 cm and signs of an intraluminal thrombus was associated with mild ventriculomegaly and downwards-shift of the cerebellum [thieme-connect.com]

In addition to a postnatal diagnosis, unfavorable features included ventriculomegaly, parenchymal injury, arterialization, and need for intervention. [jnis.bmj.com]