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==Clinical Features==
==Clinical Features==
*Large fontanelles
*Dilated scalp veins
*[[Headache]]
*[[Headache]]
*[[Diplopia]]
*[[Diplopia]]
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*[[Nausea and Vomiting]]
*[[Nausea and Vomiting]]
*[[Altered Mental Status]]
*[[Altered Mental Status]]
*Irritability
*Peds (in addition to above):
*Increased lower extremity tone
**Large fontanelles
*Remember that Babinski sign is normal up to 3 years of age
**Dilated scalp veins
**Irritability
**Increased lower extremity tone
**Remember that Babinski sign is normal up to 3 years of age


==Differential Diagnosis==
==Differential Diagnosis==

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Background

Hydrocephalus is caused by excessive cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) accumulation often from an obstructive process such as CSF shunt malfunction or subarachnoid hemorrhage. Patients can also suffer from nonobstructive hydrocephalus due to excessive production of CSF.[1]

Clinical Features

Differential Diagnosis

Workup

  • Physical Exam to assess for papilledema or neuro defects
  • CT Brain non contrast

Management

Disposition

See Also

External Links

Sources

  1. Shprecher D. et al. Normal pressure hydrocephalus: diagnosis and treatment. Curr Neurol Neurosci Rep. 2008;8(5):371-376.