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Congenital Hydrocephalus

Each entry follows a 5 section structure that will cover (1) essential features of the disorder (2) physiological basis of the disorder (3) neuropsychological and other clinical presentation (4) assessment and diagnostic practices (5) evidence-based treatments [books.google.com]

Email: [email protected],com Clinical Problem : A two-month-old boy presented with irritability, recurrent episodes of projectile vomiting for 3 days and rapidly increasing head size for 15 days. There was no fever. [pediatriconcall.com]

91 993 5340260; Fax: 91 542 2367568; E-mail: [email protected] Abstract: We report a preterm, small-for-gestational age, very low birth weight male neonate presenting at birth with generalized reddish blue papulonodular lesions (including [content.iospress.com]

Children present with headache, vomiting, lethargy, irritability, esotropia, or paralysis of upward gaze. Seizures may occur. [msdmanuals.com]

"Megalencephaly" is another condition presenting with an abnormally large and malfunctioning Brain. Neuroimaging evaluation in newborns can include Cranial Ultrasound, CT scan, or MRI scan. [neurosurgerydallas.com]

  • Hepatosplenomegaly

    […] [email protected] Abstract: We report a preterm, small-for-gestational age, very low birth weight male neonate presenting at birth with generalized reddish blue papulonodular lesions (including palms and soles), anemia, thrombocytopenia, hepatosplenomegaly [content.iospress.com]

  • Hydrops Fetalis

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  • Clumsiness

    In six patients who received this grave neuroradiologic diagnosis, five subsequently developed normally and the sixth has static incoordination or clumsiness and mild intellectual deficiency. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

    Later, there is usually an inability to withstand urine that progresses to incontinence and memory failures, clumsiness or increasingly frequent deficits that progress to dementia if hydrocephalus is not treated. [topdoctors.es]

    Someone with hydrocephalus may have motion and visual problems, problems with coordination, or may be clumsy. They may reach puberty earlier than the average child (see precocious puberty ). About one in four develops epilepsy. [ipfs.io]

    […] features of hydrocephalus Young adults: Symptoms—headache, vomiting, failing vision, drowsiness, “muzziness of the head”, fatigue Signs—papilloedema, enlarged blind spots on visual field analysis or reduced visual acuity, failure of upward gaze, general clumsiness [jnnp.bmj.com]

    Someone with hydrocephalus may have coordination and visual problems, problems with coordination, or clumsiness. They may reach puberty earlier than the average child (see precocious puberty ). About one in four develops epilepsy. [en.wikipedia.org]

  • Slurred Speech

    After early childhood, there may be other symptoms to watch for, such as headaches, vision problems, confusion, slurred speech, or problems walking. Shunt infections may also cause a fever and redness along the shunt tract or valve. [myhealth.alberta.ca]

[…] cadence with progressively shortening stride length, a hallmark of the gait impairment of Parkinson disease ) Frontal release signs (in late stages): Appearance of sucking and grasping reflexes Testing No specific blood tests are recommended in the workup [emedicine.medscape.com]

  • Treponema Pallidum

    When congenital infection is suspected, it is important to consider obtaining blood serologic studies for Toxoplasma gondii, Rubella Virus, Treponema pallidum, Herpes Virus, and Cytomegalovirus. [neurosurgerydallas.com]

  • Toxoplasma Gondii

    When congenital infection is suspected, it is important to consider obtaining blood serologic studies for Toxoplasma gondii, Rubella Virus, Treponema pallidum, Herpes Virus, and Cytomegalovirus. [neurosurgerydallas.com]

Early treatment—before age 4 months—is important to help limit or prevent brain damage. Treatment focuses on reducing the amount of fluid in the brain to relieve pressure. [myhealth.alberta.ca]

[…] disorders across the lifespan (pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations) Includes interventions and methods of treatment for the outcomes patients may experience [books.google.com]

This section explains the causes and symptoms of hydrocephalus as well as outlining the long-term effects and treatment options available. [headwayabiaustralia.org]

However, recent treatment includes endoscopic ventriculostomy. [pediatriconcall.com]

On the other hand, those with mild isolated ventriculomegaly of less than 12 mm have an excellent prognosis. [chop.edu]

Treatment and prognosis The overall prognosis will depend on the underlying cause and associated anomalies. Some cases can slowly progress during the fetal period. Antenatal shunting has been considered in a small proportion of selected cases 2. [radiopaedia.org]

(other causes of dementia). they are not treatable or they are not of good prognosis). [topdoctors.es]

Prognosis The prognosis for elevated-pressure hydrocephalus depends on a wide variety of factors, including the cause, age of onset, and the timing of surgery. [healthofchildren.com]

A total of 205 patients with documented hydrocephalus were identified in whom a specific non-genetic etiology could not be established. [scholars.northwestern.edu]

Treat with observation or serial lumbar punctures or a ventricular shunt procedure depending on the etiology and severity and progression of symptoms. Click here for Patient Education [msdmanuals.com]

Etiologies of hydrocephalus and surgery. [scielo.br]

Etiology subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) meningitis normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) leptomeningeal infiltration by tumor leptomeningeal carcinomatosis disseminated oligodendroglial-like leptomeningeal tumor of childhood (case 4) as a post-operative [radiopaedia.org]

Epidemiology There is some evidence that the incidence of paediatric hydrocephalus has declined in many developed countries. [patient.info]

Nervenarzt 66:397–402 PubMed Google Scholar Levine DN, Rapalino O (2001) The pathophysiology of lumbar puncture headache. [link.springer.com]

Objectives After completing this article, readers should be able to: Understand basic pathophysiology related to hydrocephalus and available treatments. Recognize presenting signs and symptoms of hydrocephalus. [pedsinreview.aappublications.org]

According to Bateman, venous hypertension should be considered as the most crucial factor in the pathophysiology of LIAS. [ispn.guide]

Pharmacotherapy: A Pathophysiologic Approach. 7th ed. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2008:1744. 3. Kandasamy J, Jenkinson MD, Mallucci CL. Contemporary management and recent advances in paediatric hydrocephalus. BMJ. 2011;343:146-151. 4. [uspharmacist.com]

Definition Abnormal enlargement of cerebral ventricles and/or subarachnoid space as a result of excess cerebrospinal fluid ( CSF ) accumulation Types of hydrocephalus Type of hydrocephalus Etiology Pathophysiology Symptoms/Clinical findings Diagnosis [amboss.com]

Early treatment—before age 4 months—is important to help limit or prevent brain damage. Treatment focuses on reducing the amount of fluid in the brain to relieve pressure. [myhealth.alberta.ca]

Prevention There is no known prevention of congenital hydrocephalus. Some cases of elevated pressure hydrocephalus may be avoided by preventing or treating the infectious diseases that precede them. [healthofchildren.com]

Shunts and third ventriculostomies relieve the pressure inside the skull and prevent more neurological damage. [birthinjuryguide.org]

Preventing and promptly treating the infections and other illnesses associated with hydrocephalus may reduce your risk. To prevent head injury: Use appropriate safety equipment. [mayoclinic.org]

Prevention A few of the causes of hydrocephalus can be prevented: To help avoid severe head injury, wear appropriate protective gear when participating in contact sports or other activities, such as skiing, riding a bike and sledding, with a risk of head [drugs.com]