Hydrocephalus

Question 1

Aetiologies?

Answer 1

Blockage at any point of the CSF circulation or overproduction of CSF 
Tumour 
Raised ICP
Post meningitis 
Normal pressure hydrocephalus

Question 2

Pathology?

Answer 2

Build up of CSF in ventricular system which can be obstructive or communicating

Question 3

Signs and symptoms in infants?

Answer 3

Enlarged head
Bulging fontanelles 
Splayed sutures 
Sunsetting eyes
FTT
High pitched cry

Question 4

Signs and symptoms in > 18 months?

Answer 4

No enlarged head

Signs of raised ICP

Question 5

Management?

Answer 5

Treat cause of obstruction
Shunts
Endoscopic third ventriculostomy

Question 6

Complications

Answer 6

A potentially treatable cause of dementia