Conclusion: The most common causes of the HDC in the pediatric age group are the congenital, PIH and tumor related. In adults the most common causes of the HDC are the PIH, post Hemorrhagic HDC and tumor related Hydrocephalus.doi:10.29309/TPMJ/18.4481Muhammad Usman Khan...
Normal pressure hydrocephalus is seen in older adults. It may be the result of injury or illness, but in the majority of cases the cause is unknown. Another type is called hydrocephalus ex-vacuo. A stroke or traumatic injury causes damage to the brain, which may cause brain tissue to ...
in many cases. Bleeding in the brain due to trauma and injuries can lead to this kind of hydrocephalus. Sometimes, children may even develop hydrocephalus owing to infections or tumours within the brain. It is sometimes hard to find the
Normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) is a type of hydrocephalus that usually happens in older adults. The average age of a person with NPH is over age 60. NPH is different from other types of hydrocephalus in that it develops slowly over time. There is an abnormal buildup of CSF over time...
Finally, older adults with normal pressure hydrocephalus will show the symptoms at a more gradual pace. The earliest sign of this condition is falling without losing consciousness. Other signs include: Changes in gait, namely feeling frozen in place at the start of movement and shuffling rather th...
(b) How does a brain tumor cause hydrocephalus? Hydrocephalus: A disorder known as hydrocephalus occurs when too much cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) accumulates inside the brain's ventricles, which are chambers that hold fluid. In this condition, the extra fluid exerts...
People living in close quarters (military barracks, dormitories) IV drug users People with shunts in place for hydrocephalus Fungal meningitis is a very serious and rare cause of meningitis. Typically limited to people who have had surgical procedures or have impaired immune systems due to cancerand...
Gastric outlet obstructionis discussed below in terms of more likely causes in infants or children and adults. Raised intracranial pressuremay occur due to a number of reasons. Hydrocephalus, intracranial bleeding (hemorrhage), tumor or infections like meningitis or encephalitis need to be considered ...
Migraine(a severe form ofheadache) Brain tumors Brain infections (such asmeningitis) Hydrocephalus (too much fluid in the brain) Side effects of anesthesia used for surgery Stomach problems such as blockage (pyloric obstruction, a condition that causes forcefulspitting up in infants) ...
Data was analyzed to assess the causes for shunt failure in hydrocephalus patients. Results: A total of 56 patients were included in this study. There were 43 children and 13 adults. Among children, 26 were males and 17 were females while in adults, 5 were males and 8 were females. Out...