Hydrocephalus

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Diagnosis

Hydrocephalus may be suggested by symptoms; however, imaging studies of the brain are the mainstay of diagnosis. Computed tomography (CT scan) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI scan) typically reveal enlarged ventricles and may indicate a specific cause. Abnormalities such as tumors and hemorrhages can also be detected.


Small abnormalities that may not be detected using CT scan, such as cysts and abscesses, are often seen with MRI These studies can also help the neurosu...Read the full article