Hydrocephalus

The Hydrocephalus topic includes research on the causes, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of hydrocephalus, the abnormal buildup of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) deep in the brain, which blocks the flow of CSF after it exits the ventricles. The topic includes research on Dandy-Walker syndrome.

The main type of hydrocephalus is called normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), which causes problems with walking, bladder control, and difficulties thinking and reasoning. Symptoms vary from person to person and mostly depend on age.