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What is the pathway of CSF?
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Lateral ventricle --> 3rd ventrical via foramina of monro
3rd ventricle --> 4th ventricle via cerebral aqueduct of Sylvius 4th ventricle --> subarachnoid space via formaina of luschka and foramina of magendie |
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What creates CSF?
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Ependymal cells of choroid plexus in lateral ventricles
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What can you not do when you suspect hydrocephalus?
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Lumbar puncture
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What is communicating hydrocephalus?
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Dec CSF absorption by arachnoid granulaitons, which can lead to inc intracranial pressure, papilledema, herniation
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What is normal pressure hydrocephalus?
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Results in inc subarachnoid space volume but no increase in CSF pressure
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What is the classic triad of normal pressure hydrocephalus?
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Urinary incontinence, ataxia, cognitive dysfunction
"Wet, wobbly, wacky" |
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What is hydrocephalus ex vacuo?
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Appearance of inc CSF in atrophy (like alzheimers, advanced HIV, Pick's disease)
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What is noncommunicating hydrocephalus?
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Caused by structural blockage of CSF circulation within the ventricular system
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In what population is pseudotumor cerebri seen?
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Young, obese females
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What are the symptoms of Pseudotumor cerebri?
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HA's, daily, worse in the morning, N/V, possible retroocular pain worsened by eye movement, papilledema, vision loss
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How do you treat Pseudotumor cerebri?
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Weight loss, discontinue inciting agents, Acetazolamide
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