Hydrocephalus –

Enlargement of head due to abnormal accumulation of CSF in ventricle and sub arachnoid space

Feature:

Enlargement of head

Sun setting sign

Frontal bossing

Headache

Seizure

Developmental delay

Shiny scalp

Prominent vein

Visual disturbances ( in case of pressure to eye)

Investigation:

X ray of skull

USG of brain

CT scan of brain

MRI of brain

Treatment:

Medical – Acetazolamide (to reduce CSF production)

Surgical –

Shunt operation –

Ventriculoperitoneal shunt

Ventriculopleural shunt

Ventriculoatrial shunt

Lumboperitoneal shunt

Raiyyan Tahsan . Date:-05-05-2025 Monday Time:10-02-27 Pm