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Hydrocephalus - Coggle Diagram
Hydrocephalus
Pathophysiology
Abnormal CSF accumulation
Fluid accumulation in brain
Brain tissue compressed
Skull begins to bulge
Head rapidly enlarges
Treatment
Surgical correction
Shunt placement
Brain to peritoneal cavity
Brain to right atrium
Drain excess fluid
Etiology
Tumor
Infection
Congenital defect
Obstruction of CSF flow
Signs
Bulging eyes
Tight scalp
Prominent head veins
High-pitched cry
Prognosis
Guarded prognosis
High mortality without surgery
Early surgical intervention
Symptoms
Unable to lift head
Fails to develop normally
Mentally challenged
Diagnosis
Skull X-rays
Angiography