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Hydrocepy

1. Hydrocephalus and spinal dysraphism Dr. Ruwanka De Livera

2. Definition Abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the ventricles of the brain.

3. Symptoms Irritability Seizures Separated sutures Sleepiness Vomiting

4. Symptoms in older child Brief, shrill, high-pitched cry Changes in personality, memory, or the ability to reason or think Difficulty feeding Excessive sleepiness Headache Irritability Loss of bladder control (urinary incontinence) Loss of coordination and trouble walking Muscle spasticity (spasm) Slow growth (child 0–5 years) Vomiting [1]

5. Signs

6. Diagnosis CT/MRI/USS brain

7. Pathogenesis Blockage of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) outflow in the ventricles or in the subarachnoid space Overproduction of the CSF fluid, I mpaired cerebrospinal fluid reabsorption

8. Types of hydrocephalus Communicating hydrocephalus ( non-obstructive hydrocephalus ) Non Communicating (Hydrocephalus obstructive hydrocephalus)

9. Treatment

10. Complications of shunts

11. Prognosis