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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 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 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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- HyFI -- Facts
Hydrocephalus Foundation ... Hydrocephalus is an abnormal buildup of the brain's normal water-like fluid ... Hydrocephalus (NPH) is the enlargement of the ...
- 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, ...
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Hydrocephalus is a condition in which there is too much CSF in the ventricles. ... pressure in the brain may not be as high as in other types of 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
... about Hydrocephalus: Causes and symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Resources Hydrocephalus Definition ... of cavities (ventricles) within the brain ...
- 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 ...
- 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 ...
- 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 ...
- Water on the brain definition - Medical Dictionary definitions of ...
Online Medical Dictionary and glossary with medical definitions ... Water on the brain: Known medically as "hydrocephalus", this is an abnormal ...
- Hydrocephalus - MayoClinic.com
Hydrocephalus occurs when excess fluid builds up in the brain, possibly causing brain damage. ... "water on the brain," hydrocephalus is sometimes present at ...
- Hydrocephalus Foundation, Inc.
Established to help assist patients and their families during the transition from their diagnosis to a resumption of their normal lifestyles.
- Hydrocephalus, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
... provides information in Spanish and English about hydrocephalus. ... Brain, Spinal Cord and Nerve Conditions and Diagnoses. Hydrocephalus. Related Services ...
- 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 " ...
- Hydrocephalus
Penn State Children's Hospital provides world class care and services to patients. ... You may have heard hydrocephalus referred to as "water on the brain. ...
- Treatment of Hydrocephalus: Shunts
Brain tumor treatment information: new treatments, virtual brain tumor trial, brain tumor links, important papers: Treatment of Hydrocephalus: Shunts.
- Hydrocephalus and NPH - Overview, Types - neurologychannel
Buildup of CSF causes hydrocephalus in people of all ages, as a result of heredity, brain trauma, or illness, and is treatable with a shunt. NPH, or normal pressure ...
- 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 ...

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