hydrocephalus
Fluid-filled skull
Hydrocephalus is a condition in which cerebrospinal fluid accumulates in the brain, causing the head to enlarge—especially dangerous in infants whose skulls haven't yet fused.
The buildup creates pressure that can damage brain tissue.
Treatment typically involves surgically implanting a shunt to drain excess fluid.
Informally called water on the brain.
Divert from main course
- endoscopicRelating to internal visualization
- neurosurgeryMedical field treating brain surgically
- drainageLiquid removal system
- catheterInserted medical drainage tube
valve · revision surgery · reservoir · ETV
Membrane inflammation around brain
- encephalitisInflammatory brain condition
- spina bifidaVertebral column fails to close
- tumorAbnormal tissue mass
- cystFluid-filled tissue sac
Cranial pain
- macrocephalyEnlarged head circumference diagnosis
- vomitingExpelling stomach contents orally
- lethargyAbnormal drowsiness and apathy
- irritabilityProneness to agitation
gait disturbance · cognitive decline · vision problems · incontinence · drowsiness · seizures · head circumference
Muscular pumping chambers
- cerebrospinalOf brain and spinal cord
- aqueductChannel conveying water distances
- meningesBrain and cord coverings
- choroidEye's vascular middle coat
arachnoid · subarachnoid · cistern · foramen · third ventricle · fourth ventricle · brain stem · cortex
Infant just delivered
- prenatalBefore birth
- infantVery young child
- fontanelleInfant cranial membrane gap
- developmental delaySlower-than-typical milestone achievement
neurodevelopmental · preterm · neonatal · fetal · milestones · early intervention
Magnetic body imaging
- CT scanTomographic diagnostic imaging
- ultrasoundInaudible high-frequency waves
- lumbar punctureExtracting cerebrospinal fluid diagnostically
- neuroimagingVisualizing nervous system structure
Neural tissue buffer
- circulationMovement through a system
- absorptionProcess of taking in
- blockageObstruction halting movement
- overproductionExcessive manufacture beyond need
Existing from birth
- acquiredCame to possess
- obstructiveCausing deliberate interference
- communicatingTransmitting ideas between parties
- arrestedSeized by authorities
shunt
Divert from main course
- endoscopicRelating to internal visualization
- neurosurgeryMedical field treating brain surgically
- drainageLiquid removal system
catheter · valve · revision surgery · reservoir · ETV
meningitis
Membrane inflammation around brain
- encephalitisInflammatory brain condition
- spina bifidaVertebral column fails to close
- tumorAbnormal tissue mass
headache
Cranial pain
- macrocephalyEnlarged head circumference diagnosis
- vomitingExpelling stomach contents orally
- lethargyAbnormal drowsiness and apathy
irritability · gait disturbance · cognitive decline · vision problems · incontinence · drowsiness · seizures · head circumference
ventricles
Muscular pumping chambers
- cerebrospinalOf brain and spinal cord
- aqueductChannel conveying water distances
- meningesBrain and cord coverings
choroid · arachnoid · subarachnoid · cistern · foramen · third ventricle · fourth ventricle · brain stem · cortex
newborn
Infant just delivered
- prenatalBefore birth
- infantVery young child
- fontanelleInfant cranial membrane gap
developmental delay · neurodevelopmental · preterm · neonatal · fetal · milestones · early intervention
MRI
Magnetic body imaging
- CT scanTomographic diagnostic imaging
- ultrasoundInaudible high-frequency waves
- lumbar punctureExtracting cerebrospinal fluid diagnostically
neuroimaging · prenatal screening · neurological exam · spinal tap
CSF
Neural tissue buffer
- circulationMovement through a system
- absorptionProcess of taking in
- blockageObstruction halting movement
congenital
Existing from birth
- acquiredCame to possess
- obstructiveCausing deliberate interference
- communicatingTransmitting ideas between parties
- birth defectsbirth defect, birth defects, malformation, cleft lip, cleft palate
- abnormalitiesmalformation, deformation, anomaly, birth defect, abnormal growth
- Brain Disordersdementia, Alzheimer's, epilepsy, Parkinson's, Alzheimer's disease
- Childhood Conditionsasthma, diabetes, epilepsy, cystic fibrosis, cerebral palsy
- head conditionsbrain tumor, brain injury, brain cancer, concussion, headache
- medical findingscyst, tumor, lesion, polyp, hernia