Diseases

Hydrocephalus

hydrocephalus

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Disease Name: Hydrocephalus
Standard Disease Name: hydrocephalus
MeSH Tree: No data
ICD-10: G91|G91.9

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DO ID: No data
MeSH ID: D006849
OMIM ID: MTHU002499|MTHU037109
UMLS ID: C0020255
HPO ID: No data

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Description: NCI2016_NICHD_1602D:An abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid within the ventricles of the brain.|NCI2016_NCI-GLOSS_1602D:The abnormal buildup of cerebrospinal fluid in the ventricles of the brain.|NCI2016_CTCAE_1602D:A disorder characterized by an abnormal increase of cerebrospinal fluid in the ventricles of the brain.|NCI2016_CDISC_1602D:An enlargement of the ventricles relative to brain tissue.|NCI2016_02D:A disorder characterized by an abnormal increase of cerebrospinal fluid in the ventricles of the brain.|MSH2017_2016_08_12:Excessive accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid within the cranium which may be associated with dilation of cerebral ventricles, INTRACRANIAL HYPERTENSION; HEADACHE; lethargy; URINARY INCONTINENCE; and ATAXIA.|MEDLINEPLUS_20151021:Hydrocephalus is the buildup of too much cerebrospinal fluid in the brain. Normally, this fluid cushions your brain. When you have too much, though, it puts harmful pressure on your brain. Hydrocephalus can be congenital, or present at birth. Causes include genetic problems and problems with how the fetus develops. An unusually large head is the main sign of congenital hydrocephalus. Hydrocephalus can also happen after birth. This is called acquired hydrocephalus. It can occur at any age. Causes can include head injuries, strokes, infections, tumors, and bleeding in the brain. Symptoms include <ul> <li>Headache</li> <li>Vomiting and nausea</li> <li>Blurry vision</li> <li>Balance problems</li> <li>Bladder control problems</li> <li>Thinking and memory problems</li> </ul> Hydrocephalus can permanently damage the brain, causing problems with physical and mental development. If untreated, it is usually fatal. With treatment, many people lead normal lives with few limitations. Treatment usually involves surgery to insert a shunt. A shunt is a flexible but sturdy plastic tube. The shunt moves the cerebrospinal fluid to another area of the body where it can be absorbed. Medicine and rehabilitation therapy can also help. NIH: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke|HPO2016_07_04:Hydrocephalus is an active distension of the ventricular system of the brain resulting from inadequate passage of CSF from its point of production within the cerebral ventricles to its point of absorption into the systemic circulation. [HPO:probinson, pmid:18211712, pmid:19410151]|CSP2006:excessive accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid within the cranium which may be a congenital or acquired disorder; hydrocephalus ex-vacuo refers to ventricular dilation that occurs as a result of brain substance loss from cerebral infarction and other conditions.|CHV2011_02:excessive gathering of cerebrospinal fluid within the head bone|CHV2011_02:excessive gathering of cerebrospinal fluid within the head bone|CHV2011_02:excessive gathering of cerebrospinal fluid within the head bone|CHV2011_02:excessive gathering of cerebrospinal fluid within the head bone

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