Module 36 of 40 · Media
Hydrocephalus
- Increase CSF due to poor resorption which causes the brain the increase in size
- Can be congenital or idiopathic
- This can be usually a secondary affect from another disease or condition
- Symptoms
- Enlarge head
- Headaches
- Changes in vision
- Large veins on scalp
- Behavior changes
- Seizures
- Vomiting
- Incontinence
- Alteration in appetite
- Downward deviation of the eyes
- Treatment
- Surgical placement of a shunt
- Repeated surgery
- Long-term care