hydrocephaly

• Condición médica caracterizada por la acumulación anormal de líquido cefalorraquídeo en los ventrículos del cerebro, lo que provoca un aumento de la presión intracraneal. En los bebés puede causar un crecimiento rápido de la cabeza y abombamiento de las fontanelas, mientras que en los adultos se manifiesta principalmente con síntomas neurológicos.

A medical condition characterized by an abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid within the ventricles of the brain, leading to increased intracranial pressure. In infants, this can result in rapid head growth and bulging fontanelles, while in adults it primarily presents with neurological symptoms.

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   A medical condition where cerebrospinal fluid accumulates abnormally in the brain's cavities, leading to increased pressure. In infants, this can cause rapid head enlargement and a small facial appearance; in adults, it primarily results in neurological symptoms.

   Hidrocefalia

   • The infant was diagnosed with hydrocephaly shortly after birth.
   • Surgery is often required to treat hydrocephaly and relieve brain pressure.
   • Adults with hydrocephaly may experience headaches and vision problems.

   Sinónimoshydrocephalus