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Results 1 - 10 of 62 for hydrocephalus
  1. Normal pressure hydrocephalus 
    Hydrocephalus is a buildup of spinal fluid inside the fluid chambers of the brain. Hydrocephalus means "water on the brain." Normal pressure hydrocephalus ( ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000752.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Hydrocephalus 
    Hydrocephalus is a buildup of fluid inside the skull that leads to the brain pushing against the skull. Hydrocephalus means "water on the brain."
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001571.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Ventriculoperitoneal shunt - discharge 
    Your child has hydrocephalus and a shunt was placed to drain excess fluid and relieve pressure in the brain. This buildup of brain ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000149.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Aase syndrome 
    Aase syndrome is a rare disorder that involves anemia and certain joint and skeletal deformities. ... Many cases of Aase syndrome occur ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001662.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Ventriculoperitoneal shunting 
    ... CSF) in the cavities (ventricles) of the brain ( hydrocephalus ). ... the brain and spinal cord. This is called hydrocephalus. It causes higher than normal pressure on the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003019.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Myelomeningocele 
    ... out of ten children with this condition have hydrocephalus , or an abnormal buildup of spinal fluid in ... as clubfoot Buildup of fluid inside the skull ( hydrocephalus )
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001558.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Meningocele repair 
    ... the brain may be done to look for hydrocephalus (extra fluid in the brain). If the myelomeningocele ... is to prevent infection. If your child has hydrocephalus, a shunt (plastic tube) will be put in ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003020.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Ventriculoperitoneal shunt - series (image) 
    In hydrocephalus, the ventricles of the brain become enlarged with cerebrospinal fluid. This condition causes the brain tissue to ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100123_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Hypothalamic tumor 
    ... may result from fluid collecting in the brain ( hydrocephalus ). Some people can have seizures as a result ... usually have a worse outcome. Tumors that cause hydrocephalus may cause more complications, and may need surgery.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001211.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Achondroplasia 
    ... there are signs of "water on the brain" ( hydrocephalus ). Neuroimaging is needed to check the base of ... needed to help correct upper spine curvature (kyphosis). Hydrocephalus can be treated with surgery (ventriculoperitoneal shunting). Physical ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001577.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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