HYDROCEPHALOUS
it is an accumulation of fluid in head caused by disturbances in the flow of CSF/absorption of CSF. AETIOLOGY: 1. Obstruction to CSF flow within the…
<p>it is an accumulation of fluid in head caused by disturbances in the flow of CSF/absorption of CSF.</p><p>AETIOLOGY:</p><p>1. Obstruction to CSF flow within the ventricles.</p><p>2. defect of flow in the subarachnoid space.</p><p>3. defect of absorption of CSF.</p><p>CLINICAL FEATURE:</p><p>1. enlargement of head.</p><p>2.separation of sutures.</p><p>3.skull deformity</p><p>4.veins of skull prominent.</p><p>5.wasting</p><p>6.physical and mental weakness</p><p>7.epileptic manifestation.</p><p>INVESTIGATION:</p><p>1. radiography of skull.</p><p>2. CT scan</p><p>3. transfontenal usg</p><p>4. MRI</p>