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NEUROANATOMY Things to Know

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  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 ...