Hydrocephalus

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Normal pressure hydrocephalus - Normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) is a neurological disorder often misdiagnosed as Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, and senility. It brings incontinence, difficulty walking (ataxia-like wide-based gait), and memory problems.

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ASBAH - ASBAH (the Association for Spina Bifida And Hydrocephalus) is a UK registered charity providing information and advice about spina bifida and hydrocephalus to individuals, families and carers.

Macewen's sign - Macewen's sign is a sign used to help to diagnose hydrocephalus (accumulation of excess cerebrospinal fluid) and brain abscesses. Tapping (percussion) the skull near the junction of the frontal, temporal and parietal bones will produce a stronger resonant sound when either hydrocephalus or a brain abscess are present.

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ASBAH - Hydrocephalus - A series of three articles on hydrocephalus and its treatment by Dr Roger Bayston, honorary consultant of Association for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus.

Hydrocephalus Center - Patient centered guide to hydrocephalus information, resources, and reading material.

Fetal Surgery: Ventriculo-Peritoneal Shunting for Hydrocephalus - Provides information about fetuses with hydrocephalus and ventriculo-peritoneal shunting and fetal surgery treatment options.

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