NEUROANATOMY Things to Know
NEUROANATOMY Things to Know u Hydrocephalus ("hydro" meaning water, and "cephalus" referring to the head) :-A condition in which excess cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) builds up within the ventricles of the brain and may increase pressure within the head. u Causes of Hydrocephalus: Can be inherited genetically or may be associated with developmental disorders, including spina bifida (congenital defect of the spine) and encephalocele(hernia of the brain). u Other causes can include q Bleeding within the brain q Brain tumors q Head injuries, q Complications of premature birth such as hemorrhage, or diseases such as meningitis or other infections u Hydrocephalus can occur at any age, but is most common in infants and adults age 60 and older. u GRAVIDA :-No. of pregnancies that woman has had, regardless of outcome. u PARA:-No. of births that woman has had after around 20 weeks of gestation. u VENTRICUL