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Hydrocephalus is a condition in which the primary characteristic is excessive accumulation of fluid in the brain. Although hydrocephalus was once known as "water on the brain," the "water" is actually cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) -- a clear fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord. The excessive accumulation of CSF results in an abnormal dilation of the spaces in the brain called ventricles. This dilation causes potentially harmful pressure on the tissues of the brain. Hydrocephalus may be conge...
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In the anatomy of animals, the brain, or encephalon, is the supervisory center of the nervous system. Although the brain is usually cited as the supervisory center of vertebrate nervous systems, the same term can also be used for the invertebrate central nervous system. In most animals, the brain is located in the head.
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Hydrocephalus as related to Brain
- Hydrocephalus - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
... person without hydrocephalus, CSF continuously circulates through the brain, its ... living with hydrocephalus, and it is the leading cause of brain surgery for ...
- HyFI -- Facts
Hydrocephalus Foundation ... Hydrocephalus is an abnormal buildup of the brain's normal water-like fluid ... Hydrocephalus (NPH) is the enlargement of the ...
- Hydrocephalus Fact Sheet: National Institute of Neurological Disorders ...
Although hydrocephalus was once known as "water on the brain," the "water" is ... pressure of the fluid against brain tissue is what causes hydrocephalus. ...
- Hydrocephalus (water on the brain) Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and ...
Learn about hydrocephalus (water on the brain) causes like brain trauma, stroke, infection, tumor, and more. ... brain tissue is what causes hydrocephalus. ...
- hydrocephalus: Definition from Answers.com
... Prognosis Resources Hydrocephalus Definition Hydrocephalus is an abnormal ... In adults, the causes of hydrocephalus include brain damage due to stroke or ...
- MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Hydrocephalus
Hydrocephalus is a build up of fluid inside the skull, leading to brain swelling. Hydrocephalus means "water on the brain." Causes Return to top ...
- Hydrocephalus Information Page: National Institute of Neurological ...
Hydrocephalus information sheet compiled by the National Institute of ... Although hydrocephalus was once known as "water on the brain," the "water" is ...
- Hydrocephalus
Often called "water on the brain," hydrocephalus can cause babies' and young ... Hydrocephalus is a brain condition that gets its name from the Greek word for ...
- NeurosurgeryToday.org | What is Neurosurgery | Patient Education ...
Although hydrocephalus is often described as "water on the brain," the "water" ... damage already caused by the hydrocephalus and by your brain's ability to heal. ...
- Hydrocephalus - Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Hydrocephalus Facts plus the Latest News on Hydrocephalus Treatments ... Although hydrocephalus was once known as "water on the brain," the "water" is ...
- california association of neurological surgeons
Hydrocephalus (hi-dro-sef-a-lus), commonly known as water on the brain", is a ... hydrocephalus is usually due to blockage of the CSF pathways inside the brain ...
- What Is Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus?
Normal pressure hydrocephalus is a neurological disorder in which there is too much cerebrospinal fluid in the ventricles of the brain. Find out more.
- Hydrocephalus Foundation, Inc.
Established to help assist patients and their families during the transition from their diagnosis to a resumption of their normal lifestyles.
- NeurosurgeryToday.org | What is Neurosurgery | Patient Education ...
Although hydrocephalus is often described as "water on the brain," the "water" ... Hydrocephalus ex-vacuo occurs when a stroke or injury damages the brain and ...
- Hydrocephalus | Neurosurgery | Seattle Children's Hospital
Hydrocephalus means there is too much water or cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the areas of the brain, called ventricles, which store and circulate CSF.
- Adult-Onset Hydrocephalus
A short review of the several causes of adult-onset hydrocephalus. ... Hydrocephalus ex-vacuo occurs when there is damage to the brain caused by stroke ...
- www.patientcenters.com -- Hydrocephalus Centeri -- What is Hydrocephalus
Hydrocephalus is a condition where the normal drainage of CSF in the brain is ... Acquired hydrocephalus can also be caused by brain tumor, arachnoid cyst, ...
- Hydrocephalus, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Cincinnati Children's provides information in Spanish and English about hydrocephalus. ... Hydrocephalus is a buildup of fluid in the brain, or more precisely, ...
- MedlinePlus: Hydrocephalus
Hydrocephalus ... Hydrocephalus is the buildup of too much cerebrospinal fluid in the brain. ... Hydrocephalus can permanently damage the brain, causing ...
- Hydrocephalus definition - Medical Dictionary definitions of popular ...
Online Medical Dictionary and glossary with ... termed "hydrocephalus ex-vacuo" occurs when there is damage to ... Hydrocephalus is sometime called " ...

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