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 ventricles.

2. defect of flow in the subarachnoid space.

3. defect of absorption of CSF.

CLINICAL FEATURE:

1. enlargement of head.

2.separation of sutures.

3.skull deformity

4.veins of skull prominent.

5.wasting

6.physical and mental weakness

7.epileptic manifestation.

INVESTIGATION:

1. radiography of skull.

2. CT scan

3. transfontenal usg

4. MRI