hydrocephalus…

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skull of a newborn, water on the brain, hydrocephalus, accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid, in the ventricles, the brain, enlargement, swelling, cerebrospinal fluid, csf, formed, region, the brain known, the choroid plexus, csf, circulates, channels, the brain known, ventricles, flowing around the outside, the brain, the spinal canal, circulation, absorption of this fluid is blocked, excessive fluid is produced, volume of fluid, in the brain becomes higher than normal, accumulation of fluid puts pressure on the brain, forcing it against the skull, damaging, destroying the tissues, symptoms vary depending on the cause, the obstruction, person's age, the problem develops, extent of brain tissue damage, swelling, in infants, fluid accumulates, in the central nervous system, causing the fontanelle, soft spot, to bulge, head to expand, an infant's head, enlarge, the bony plates that make up the skull have not yet fused together, once the skull bones, completely fused together, age 5, skull, no longer expand, in small children, hydrocephalus associated, infections acquired, birth, injury occurring, birth process, congenital defects, tumors, the central nervous system, infections that affect the central nervous system, meningitis, encephalitis, trauma, after birth, subarachnoid hemorrhage, myelomeningocele, a disorder involving incomplete closure, the spinal column, strongly associated, hydrocephalus, in older children, history of congenital, developmental defects, space-occupying lesions, tumors, the brain, spinal cord, central nervous system infections, bleeding anywhere, in the brain, trauma, hydrocephalus most often occurs in children, occur in adults, elderly, normal pressure hydrocephalus, nph, early symptoms in infants, enlarged head, increased head circumference, bulging fontanelles, soft spots, the head, enlargement, the head size, separated sutures, vomiting, symptoms of continued hydrocephalus, irritability, poor temper control, muscle spasticity, spasm, late symptoms, decreased mental function, delayed development, slow, restricted movement, difficulty feeding, lethargy, excessive sleepiness, urinary incontinence, loss of control over bladder, brief, shrill, high-pitched cry, slow growth, child 0-5 years, in older infants and children, symptoms vary depending on the amount, pressure, in the brain, symptoms, headache, vomiting, vision changes, crossed eyes, uncontrolled eye movements, loss of coordination, poor gait, walking pattern, mental aberrations, confusion, psychosis, changes in facial, brow contours, eye spacing, protrusion, a physician taps fingertips on the skull, abnormal sounds associated, thinning, separation of skull bones, scalp veins, appear dilated, circumference, the entire head large, the head enlarged, most commonly the frontal area, head circumference measurements, repeated over time, progressive enlargement, eyes depressed, a "setting-sun" sign, sclera, white portion, the eye, visible, above the iris, colored portion, the eyes, a neurologic examination, specific deficits, reflexes abnormal, the age, the child, following tests performed, transillumination, the head, shining a light against the head, abnormal fluid accumulation in various areas, the head, a head ct scan is one, the best tests, identifying hydrocephalus, a spinal tap, examination, the csf performed, skull x-rays show thinning, separation of skull bones, enlargement, the skull, a brain scan using radioisotopes, abnormalities, the fluid pathway, an arteriography, hydrocephalus related, brain's blood vessels, an echoencephalogram, a form of ultrasound, the brain, dilated ventricles, hydrocephalus, intraventricular bleeding, the results of a rhisa scan, goal, reduce, prevent brain damage by improving the flow of csf, surgery, main treatment, obstruction surgically removed, obstruction cannot be removed, a shunt placed, the brain, csf to bypass the obstructed area, shunting csf to an area outside the brain, right atrium, the heart, abdominal peritoneum, an alternative to shunting, the brain, removing, cauterizing, destroying by burning, parts, the brain that produce csf, theoretically, reduce csf production, antibiotics, used aggressively, sign of infection, severe infections, require the shunt to be removed, follow-up examinations generally continue throughout the child's life to evaluate the child's developmental level, to treat any intellectual, neurologic, physical problems, visiting nurses, social services, support groups, local agencies, provide emotional support, assist, the care, the child, hydrocephalus who has significant brain damage, untreated hydrocephalus has a 50-60% death rate, the survivors having varying degrees of intellectual, physical, neurologic disabilities, treated hydrocephalus, depending on the cause, child survives, 1 year, than 80%, fairly normal life span, one-third, have normal intellectual function, neurologic difficulties, persist, hydrocephalus that, disorders not associated, infection has the best outlook, hydrocephalus, tumors, has a very poor prognosis, the shunt, kinking, blockage, tube separation, infection, meningitis, encephalitis, infection, the area to which csf is shunted, intellectual impairment, neurologic damage, decrease in movement, sensation, function, physical disabilities, complications of surgery, symptoms of this disorder, brought, health care provider's attention, a child's head is getting larger, change, in the appearance, the face, head, eyes, call condition deteriorates, point that the child cannot be cared, in the home, emergency symptoms occur, difficulties, sucking/feeding, high-pitched cry, fever, lethargy, drowsiness, stiff neck, unwillingness to bend, move the neck, head, problems, breathing, severe headache, seizures, irregular heartbeat, no heartbeat, protect the head of an infant, child from injury, prompt treatment of infections meningitis, disorders associated, hydrocephalus, reduce the risk of developing the disorder.