Hydrocephalus is an abnormal buildup of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the ventricles of the brain. The fluid is often under increased pressure and can compress and damage the brain. Hydrocephalus can arise before birth or any time afterward. It may be due to many causes including a birth defect, hemorrhage into the brain, infection, meningitis, tumo [..]

Hydrocephalus due to a postnatal cause, something that happened sometime after birth.

Hydrocephalus in which there is no obstruction to the flow of the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). Specifically, there is no obstruction within the ventricular system of the brain or where the CSF passes into the spinal canal. Communicating hydrocephalus is due to overproduction of CSF or failure of the brain to reabsorb CSF normally.

Hydrocephalus present at birth.

A sign to detect hydrocephalus (and brain abscess). Percussion (tapping) on the skull at a particular spot (near the junction of the frontal, temporal and parietal bones) yields an unusually resonant sound in the presence of hydrocephalus or a brain abscess. Named for Sir William Macewen (1848-1924), a surgeon in Glascow, Scotland who also describe [..]

See: Normal pressure hydrocephalus.

The abnormal buildup of cerebrospinal fluid in the ventricles of the brain.

Condition characterized by an abnormal increase in the amount of cerebral fluid, accompanied by dilation of the cerebral ventricles.

A condition in which fluid is found inside the brain; water on the brain

A condition in which the chambers (ventricles) within the brain become enlarged due to an abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid

A condition marked by an excessive accumulation of fluid resulting in enlarging of the brain cavities and raised pressure within the skull; may also result in enlargement of the skull and wasting of t [..]

a congenital or acquired condition marked by dilatation of the cerebral ventricles, usually occurring secondarily to obstruction of the cerebrospinal fluid (csf) pathways, and accompanied by an accumu [..]

"accumulation of fluid in the cranial cavity, 'water on the brain,'" 1660s, medical Latin, from Greek hydro- "water" (see water (n.1)) + kephale "head" (see cep [..]

a condition that occurs when too much cerebrospinal fluid is produced and the ventricles swell, resulting in pressure being exerted on the tissue of the brain; it may be caused by tumors

A condition associated with obstruction of the cerebrospinal fluid pathways in the brain and accumulation of excess cerebrospinal fluid within the skull.

A condition, often congenital, marked by abnormal and excessive accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid in the cerebral ventricles. This dilates the ventricles and in infants and young children causes the [..]

water on the brain (pop)

The abnormal buildup of cerebrospinal fluid in the ventricles of the brain.

 - A condition, often congenital, marked by abnormal and excessive accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid in the cerebral ventricles. This dilates the ventricles and in infants and young children causes [..]

(n) an abnormal condition in which cerebrospinal fluid collects in the ventricles of the brain; in infants it can cause abnormally rapid growth of the head and bulging fontanelles and a small face; in [..]

Enlargement of fluid-filled cavities in the brain, not due to brain atrophy. [Click Here To Return To List]

enlarged head from accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid, water on the brain.

Literally, water on the brainﾔ; an abnormal collection of fluid within the skull.

Water on the brain, causing the head to swell to enormous size. (19thC)

When too much ‘cerebrospinal’ fluid accumulates inside the chambers of the brain. The increased pressure within the brain may cause a rapid increase in head size.

Hydrocephalus is a condition in which the primary characteristic is excessive accumulation of cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) in the brain. The excessive accumulation of CSF results in an abnormal dilatio [..]

Is an abnormal buildup of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the ventricles of the brain. The fluid is often under increased pressure and can compress and damage the brain. Hydrocephalus can arise in utero, at the time birth, or any time afterward.

Having trouble saying that long word? Another way to describe this condition is to call it "water on the brain."

Hydrocephalus is a serious condition characterised by the accumulation of fluid from the spinal cord in regions of the brain. In adults, the condition causes neurological problems. In babies, fluid ac [..]

Excessive accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid within the Cranium which may be associated with dilation of cerebral ventricles, Intracranial Hypertension; Headache; Lethargy; Urinary Incontinence; and [..]

A form of compensated Hydrocephalus characterized clinically by a slowly progressive Gait disorder (see Gait Disorders, Neurologic), progressive intellectual decline, and Urinary Incontinence. Spinal [..]

Excessive accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid within the cranium which may be associated with dilation of cerebral ventricles, INTRACRANIAL HYPERTENSION; HEADACHE; lethargy; URINARY INCONTINENCE; and [..]

A form of compensated hydrocephalus characterized clinically by a slowly progressive gait disorder (see GAIT DISORDERS, NEUROLOGIC), progressive intellectual decline, and URINARY INCONTINENCE. Spinal [..]

A condition in which excess fluid accumulates within the skull because of a blockage in the normal channels that allow it to flow out of the skull.

the lack of absorption, blockage of flow, or overproduction of the cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) that is found inside of the ventricles (fluid-filled areas) inside of the brain. This may result in a bui [..]

The abnormal buildup of cerebrospinal fluid in the ventricles of the brain.

Hydrocephalus is an abnormal buildup of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)

A building up of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain.

A condition, often congenital, marked by abnormal and excessive accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid in the cerebral ventricles. This dilates the ventricles and increases intracranial pressure. More ab [..]

a condition that results in raised pressure within the skull.

an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the chambers of the brain, characterized by an abnormal increase in head size hyperbilirubinemia: see "jaundice". hypertension

(uncountable,medicine) A usually congenital condition in which an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the cerebral ventricles causes enlargement of the skull and compression of the brain, destroying m [..]

And excessive amount of cerebral spinal fluid, usually under increased pressure, within the skull.

The build-up of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain.

Often called “water on the brain,” it is caused by an accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid in the ventricles of the brain. The cerebrospinal fluid does not drain well, causing enlarged ventricles and increased pressure.