61. Internet Resources For Special Children (IRSC) - Worldwide Resource For Disabili hydrocephalushydrocephalus. congenital, unknown. acquired functional normalpressure hydrocephalus. Charles E. Kahn, Jr., MD - 2 February 1995 Last updated 14 March 2001. http://www.irsc.org/hydrocephalus.htm

62. Hydrocephalus In Children hydrocephalus By Jason D. Gumma. These pictures are two Iraqi children who are suffering from extreme hydrocephalus. What is hydrocephalus? http://sun.science.wayne.edu/~bio340/StudentPages/Gumma/

Hydrocephalus By: Jason D. Gumma These pictures are two Iraqi children who are suffering from extreme Hydrocephalus. Pictures courtesy of Azzam Publications What is Hydrocephalus? Hydrocephalus is derived from the Greek- hydro means water, and cephalus means head. This neurological condition occurs when there is an abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) inside each of the four ventricles of the brain. The CSF, which is normally clear and colorless, surrounds the brain and spinal cord, protecting from injury. This fluid normally flows through one ventricle to the next, and is kept over the surface of the brain and down the spinal cord. This colorless fluid is finally absorbed into the blood stream. When the circulation or absorption of CSF is blocked, or a large amount of fluid is produced, the volume of the brain becomes excessively larger then normal. Because the skull of babies does not fuse quickly, the accumulation of this fluid causes the head to enlarge due to the swelling of the ventricles. The image the left was complements of Silvia Helena Cardoso What are the Symptoms?

63. UCLA NEUROSURGERY | Adult Hydrocephalus Diseases & Disorders ADULT hydrocephalus DISEASES DISORDERS Normal Pressure hydrocephalus. What is normal pressure hydrocephalus? NPH is a disorder http://neurosun.medsch.ucla.edu/Diagnoses/Adult/AdultDis_1.html

Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus ADULT HYDROCEPHALUS PROGRAM ADULT HYDROCEPHALUS DIAGNOSES INDEX What is normal pressure hydrocephalus? NPH is a disorder usually involving the elderly that presents primarily with difficulty in walking. The difficulty has been described as a "magnetic gait," one in which the patient feels that his or her feet are stuck to the floor as if there were magnets on the soles of their shoes. A person with NPH usually has problems initiating their gait - typically having to take many tiny steps in order to get going and/or if trying to stop. If severe, the patient may be completely unable to walk and be confined to a wheelchair. The second common feature of NPH is impaired bladder control. Early on, the most common complaint is urgency - having to rush to the bathroom as soon as the urge is felt. Later in the disease, urinary incontinence may develop. Declining short -term memory is the third feature of NPH. The degree of forgetfulness is above that normally attributed to aging. If advanced, the patient can become quite demented which may make the diagnosis difficult to distinguish from Alzheimer's Disease. The above three findings are commonly referred to as the "clinical triad" of NPH: 1) Gait disorder, 2) urinary incontinence, and 3) dementia. In some cases, patients with NPH can present with signs and symptoms mimicking Parkinson's disease. It should be noted that NPH is in many ways very different from hydrocephalus that begins in childhood. The symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options are different for children, and therefore caution should be taken when reading about hydrocephalus in general at other sites.

64. Pediatric Neurosurgery, P.A. - Orlando Childhood hydrocephalus overview of treatments, prognosis, and glossary of terms. Resources and references provided. http://www.pedneurosurgery.com/Childhood_Hydrocephalus.htm

65. Cysternography In Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus Cysternography in Normal Pressure hydrocephalus. Gabriel Soudry, MD. Charles Ahn MD. These findings were compatible with normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH). http://www.med.harvard.edu/JPNM/TF93_94/Oct12/WriteUpOct12.html

Cysternography in Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus Gabriel Soudry, M.D. Charles Ahn M.D. October 12, 1993 Case Presentation: An 84 year old man was referred from the geriatric clinic for evaluation of gait abnormality, cognitive impairment and urinary incontinence. He was found to have severe short term memory loss but no other intellectual deficit and he exhibited postural instability with evidence of frontal release. Findings: A CT scan showed enlarged lateral ventricles. An MRI ( transaxial and sagital ) was performed to look for cerebral vascular disease and showed changes consistent with central atrophy. Cysternography showed early entry of tracer in the lateral ventricles at 6 hours ( posterior view , arrows outline ventricular activity ). Twenty-four and 48 hour images showed persistance of activity in the lateral ventricles ( lateral view at 24 hours , arrows outline ventricular activity ). These findings were compatible with normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH). The consulting neurosurgeon advised against any shunting procedure. Discussion: Cysternography has been proposed in the past as a useful tool in evaluating patients with suspected NPH (1,2). Recently, its popularity seems to have been declining (3,4). This review will discuss the strengths and the weaknesses of the test as well as the controversies surrounding its usefulness.

66. UCLA NEUROSURGERY | Pediatric Diseases & Disorders PEDIATRIC DISEASES DISORDERS Pediatric hydrocephalus. This novel research idea will improve the quality of life of every child with infantile hydrocephalus. http://neurosun.medsch.ucla.edu/Diagnoses/Pediatric/PediatricDis_9.html

Pediatric Hydrocephalus PEDIATRIC PROGRAM PEDIATRIC EPILEPSY SURGERY PROGRAM PEDIATRIC DIAGNOSES INDEX Hydrocephalus is a pathological condition that results from the imbalance between production and absorption of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). The CSF is formed by the choroid plexus at a constant rate, therefore in hydrocephalic patients if the CSF is not removed at a conmesurable rate the lateral ventricles dilate progressively, the head circumference increases, the cerebral mantle is compressed laterally and he/she experiences the signs and symptoms of raised intracranial pressure (ICP). Hydrocephalus usually results from the obstruction to normal flow of CSF from the lateral ventricles, where it is largely formed, to the arachnoid granulation in the vicinity of the sagittal sinus where it is absorbed. Pediatric Neurosurgery at UCLA has an outstanding record of successful shunt surgeries with negligible incidence of infection or shunt obstruction. Our Pediatric Hydrocephalus Research Program is devoted to the understanding of the mechanisms underlying brain damage in pediatric hydrocephalus. In a team effort together with biochemists, neuroradiologists and neuropsychologists we are aiming at identifying a series of neuronal markers that may indicate when the developing brain is under increased risk of suffering severe brain damage. This novel research idea will improve the quality of life of every child with infantile hydrocephalus. At UCLA in all hydrocephalic patients we conduct a prospective analysis of behavioral and cognitive and we correlate this developmental outcome with the structural and biochemical status of the brain at the time of shunting.

67. Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH) - A Resource For Patients And Caregivers Offers details about normal pressure hydrocephalus, including treatment, screening tests, find a physician and a support center. http://www.allaboutnph.com

about NPH treatment screening test find a physician ... NPH library Welcome to All About NPH! As many as 375,000 Americans with the same symptoms as dementia, Alzheimer's or Parkinson's may actually have normal pressure hydrocephalus , or NPH. This is a condition characterized primarily by gait (walking) problems, dementia, and urinary incontinence. Unfortunately, NPH can be difficult to diagnose and many times goes untreated. Here you can discover more about the symptoms and causes of normal pressure hydrocephalus, as well as typical treatment methods for the condition. Using our physician locator, you can find a physician to discuss your symptoms and treatment options. Browse our online listing of articles and frequently asked questions, and read about some personal experiences of people with NPH . All About NPH would like to thank the Hydrocephalus Association for its contribution to this site by allowing us to use excerpts from their booklet 'About Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus'.

68. Hydrocephalus, Family Guide To Neuromedicine hydrocephalus. The normal brain has four pockets, called ventricles, which are filled with fluid called cerebrospinal fluid (or CSF). Types of hydrocephalus. http://www.muhealth.org/~neuromedicine/hydrocephalus.shtml

Find a physician Find a clinic E-mail patients Request appointments ... Find a job NEUROMEDICINE Family guide topics Neurological Surgery Hydrocephalus The normal brain has four pockets, called ventricles, which are filled with fluid called cerebrospinal fluid (or CSF). The CSF is constantly being produced and is responsible for nourishing the brain and spinal cord. The CSF flows through a pathway from the brain, down through the spinal canal and is eventually reabsorbed into the bloodstream. Hydrocephalus is a condition that occurs when either too much CSF is produced, the CSF is not reabsorbed into the bloodstream or the normal flow pathway is blocked. Types of hydrocephalus Obstructive hydrocephalus There is an obstruction in the flow of CSF within the normal pathway. Communicating hydrocephalus There is no block in the flow of CSF, but the CSF is not absorbed properly back into the bloodstream Normal pressure hydrocephalus Usually occurs in older age groups and is due to a lack of properly functioning brain structures. Secondary hydrocephalus Usually results from an infection (such as meningitis) or a severe head injury.

69. BabyCenter | Glossary - H hydrocephalus, A relatively rare condition caused by swelling of the fluidfilled cavities in the brain (called ventricles), hydrocephalus or water on the brain http://www.babycenter.com/glossary/H

var ACM, oPopup, oDefPopup, offsetTop=10, offsetLeft=10; You seem to have disabled JavaScript. To take full advantage of our site and functionality, we recommend you enable Javascript. How? Preconception Pregnancy Baby ... BabyCenter Store Savings Glossary - H A B C D ... Z handedness The preference for using one hand over the other. Most people are right-handed, about 10 percent are left-handed, and others, who don't favor a hand, are ambidextrous. hemoglobin a type of protein in red blood cells that plays a crucial role in transporting oxygen to body tissues. hemolytic disease of the newborn Also called Rh disease or erythroblastosis, hemolytic disease results when a woman who is Rh-negative (meaning she does not carry the Rh protein in her blood) has a fetus who is Rh-positive and her immune system makes antibodies against the fetus's blood. The disorder is treated with a compound that prevents the woman's immune system from making antibodies. hemophilia A genetic blood disorder, almost always in males, in which blood does not clot properly as a result of an enzyme deficiency. hemorrhoid Caused by increased blood volume and pressure from the uterus on the veinsin the legs and pelvis, these swollen blood vessels in the anus are commonduring pregnancy. Constipation can also cause (or compound) the problem.

70. Ask NOAH About Spina Bifida And Hydrocephalus Ask NOAH About Spina Bifida and hydrocephalus. What are Spina Bifida and hydrocephalus? Living with Spina Bifida and hydrocephalus, Information Resources. http://www.noah-health.org/english/illness/neuro/spinabif.html

Ask NOAH About: Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus What are Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus? Care and Treatment The Basics Diagnosis ... Return to Genetic Disorders What is Spina Bifida? The Basics Facts About Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus - Spina Bifida Association of America Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Frequently Asked Questions - Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association of Canada Spina Bifida Ante-Natal Screening - Association for Spinal Bifida and Hydrocephalus, UK Facts About Spina Bifida - Spina Bifida Association of America Facts about Spina Bifida - Spina Bifida Association of America Spina Bifida - Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center ... Spina Bifida - March of Dimes (NOAH Provider) (also in Spanish Spina Bifida - Beth Israel Medical Center Spina Bifida - JAMA ... Spina Bifida - National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities (also in Spanish PDF File of 2 Pages) Spina Bifida: A Neural Tube Defect - QAPSBH What Is Spina Bifida? - Association for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus What is Spina Bifida (Myelomeningocele)? - University of Wisconsin Spina Bifida Occulta Spina Bifida Occulta - Association for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Spina Bifida Occulta - Spina Bifida Association of America Spina Bifida Occulta - Royal Children’s Hospital, Australia

71. Encyclopaedia Topic : Hydrocephalus, Section : Introduction hydrocephalus. Search. In hydrocephalus there is an abnormal amount of cerebrospinal fluid within and around the brain, causing increased pressure in the skull. http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/en.asp?TopicID=250

72. My Hydrocephalus Pages Simon's interests and information about hydrocephalus and personal experiences. Relates causes, treatments, complications, and procedures. http://www.geocities.com/TimesSquare/Dungeon/6214/index2.htm

Welcome to Raving Lunatics Hydrocephalus page I have tried to ensure that the information on this page is as correct as possible. I am not a doctor, I have hydrocephalus, and I have read a bit about the condition. If any-one finds information on this page which is incorrect, I expect them to tell me about it, I do not want to misinform people. I haven't tried to find data about the success rate of treatment for a number of reasons: Every case of hydrocephalus is different. Current information about the results of treatment has been very difficult to find. When I read this sources of the information which have been used to write these pages I had no intention of writting about it, and therefore didn't keep a list of the books that I read. Send me mail

73. Roche Lexikon Medizin (4. Aufl.) - Hydrocephalus hydrocephalus. hydrocephalus, bei dem im Gegensatz zum H. occlusus in den Hirnkammern kein erhöhter Druck entsteht. http://www.gesundheit.de/roche/ro15000/r16880.html

Hydro cephalus Hydrozephalus, Wasserkopf engl.: hydrocephalus Hydrocephalus : Darstellung einer ventrikulo-peritonealen u. einer ventrikulo-atrialen (gestrichelt) Liquorableitung H. hypersecretorius bzw. H. malresorptivus bzw. aresorptivus Hirndruck Makrozephalie YALA * Quotient, Phenolphthalein-Farbstofftest (zur Kontrolle der Liquorzirkulation u. -resorption), Echo- u. Pneumenzephalographie Aquaeductus cerebri die Lumboperitoneostomie; s.a. Abb. H. acutus engl.: acute h. M ARIE *-S * Syndrom H. communicans engl.: communicating h. RNOLD *-C HIARI * Syndrom oder hypersekretorisch. H. congenitalis engl.: congenital h. angeborener, bereits bei Geburt bestehender H.; z.B. bei Toxoplasmose, A RNOLD *-C HIARI * Syndrom, Platybasie, oder als rezessiv-erbliches Geschehen. H. externus engl.: external h. H. als Erweiterung des Subarachnoidalraumes (Hydrops meningeus); als H. occlusivus nach Meningitis, Subarachnoidalblutung (als Hygrom H. internus engl.: internal h. H. occlusus engl.: obstructive h. A RNOLD *-C HIARI ... Hirndruck H. e vacuo engl.: h. ex vacuo

74. A Journey To Hydrocephalus A parent's description of the diagnosis and ongoing adventure of her daughter's life with this disorder. http://www.geocities.com/Wellesley/8881/index.html

Oh hello there and welcome to my page. These pages are going to take you on a journey to Hydrocephalus. What's that you ask. Well it's water on the brain. My daughter has this. First I will be telling you her story. Next,I will be doing it through pictures and captions. I hope to provide you with some links too so that you may have some help, if you too are going on this journey or know someone that is. Are you ready to begin this journey? Then click here: Please sign the guestbook, THANKS :) Thanks for this wonderful award Sunny!!! March 11, 1998 This background set came from:

75. Hydrocephalus hydrocephalus. hydrocephalus literally means water on the brain. Excess fluid builds up within the ventricles, normally occurring spaces within the brain. http://www.dbpeds.org/conditions/conditions.cfm?Abbrev=hydrocephalus

76. Ryans Page Details the birth, development, and special needs of this special boy born in 1998 with hydrocephalus. http://www.ryanspage.org.uk

Home First Year Hydrocephalus Letters ... Problems Site Updated on April 30, 2003 Click on small photos (thumbnails) to see full size version Prev Skip Prev List Join ... Next This Ryan's Web Page site is owned by Donna Prosser Ryan the star of and reason for this site is my grandson. Here is a picture of him with my son - his Uncle David. We do not think of Ryan as a "Special Needs" child we all know that he is a "Special Child". He was a year old in this picture! Looks cute huh. But things were not always this good. Ryan was born at Treliske Hospital, Truro, Cornwall UK to our daughter Debra, on April 25th 1998 - 17 weeks premature (23 weeks into pregnancy). He weighed just 1lb that's less than half a kilo and things looked bad. He was baptized the next morning because we were warned he had very little chance of surviving. Debbie is our second daughter and her first pregnancy had gone the same way, that little boy (Rhys) only lived a few hours. Phone calls were made to all the family and a lot of tears were shed. There was also anger "why us". Then the "Why her" syndrome set in with a vengeance. My daughter, MY BABY, had never done anything to hurt anyone. She was (and still is) soft and gentle, taking in all the "lame dogs" who cross her path. Then one day surfing on the net to find information about very premature babies (the information was depressing) I found this little story. For anyone else who goes through the "Why me" or "Why us" stage please

77. Discovery Health Hydrocephalus In Children hydrocephalus is a condition involving the abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid in and around the brain. hydrocephalus in children. By John Wegmann, MD. http://health.discovery.com/diseasesandcond/encyclopedia/2704.html

78. Laura's Page Features their little daughter, Laura. She was born premature, had IVH and hydrocephalus. Read her story and meet the family. http://www.geocities.com/lauratina2002/redhellolaura.html

Hungarian Hydrocephalus page Laura's site in Hungarian Hydrocephalus Association Association for Hydrocephalus and Spina Bifida Laura's Page Hello! But in January I felt very bad again: headache, vomiting, poor apetite. And my parents had to run to the hospital with me. It was a Sunday evening. The doctor controlled my shunt, and it was so painful! Next day my parents were told, that I have a shunt infection, they have to remove my shunt. The infection was a very serious one, located in my left ventricle, as the doctors told, I was near to die. The surgeon told us, that he must do a lot of painful things (punctio, drain) to save my life. I was there in the hospital for more than four months. Often had headache, vomiting, and my appetite was horrible, I wanted to eat only when my mummy was with me. All the nurses and doctors were very kind and friendly, and were playing with me, when they had free time. And I've learned to hang up my head again, and was near to roll left and right. My parents visited me every day, but I missed my brother very much! In May 2001 i was told, that there is no infection in my head anymore, so I had a shunt surgery again. After 7 days was at home again! But in June - after 2 weeks in my home - I had to go back to the hospital for 2 weeks, because my temperature was very high, about 40 degrees. Thanks God, the cause of it was not my shunt! So I arrived home in time for my brother's birthday party.

79. Discovery Health Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus Normal pressure hydrocephalus is a condition in which the cerebral ventricles are enlarged. search, normal pressure hydrocephalus. By James Warson, MD. http://health.discovery.com/diseasesandcond/encyclopedia/1657.html

80. Hydrocephaly.com-- Welcome To Hydrocephalus Links And Information Kristen, a young woman living with congenital hydrocephalus shares her journey to adulthood. Features links to medical resources, support groups, and HYCEPHL, an e-mail discussion list. http://www.hydrocephaly.com/

Welcome to Hydrocephalus Links and Information Click a Link in Either Menu to Navigate This Site. Definition Poll My Story Email Kristen Hydrocephalus Links Menu: Online Articles Other Anomalies Books Celebrities Charities Online Groups Procedures Quizzes Research Scholarships This site is best viewed in 800 x 600 and higher screen resolution with Javascript enabled. hits to this site since 2001. Hydrocephaly.com ©2001-2004 Webmaster, Kristen Boring

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