Abstract
Background: Hydrocephalus is an abnormal CSF collection in brain cavities, within the cerebral ventricles caused by a blockage in the drainage or insufficient absorption of the fluid [1]. It is categorized either congenital or acquired [1]. Hydrocephalus can be diagnosed by detailed history, physical examination and radiological examination [1]. MRI is considered the method of choice because It allows us to evaluate various parts of the brain and certain associated conditions that may not be assessed adequately with other imaging modalities [7].
Aim of the study: To evaluate the role of MRI in the detection of congenital hydrocephalus in pediatric patients. And to determine the best MRI technique that helps in the evaluation of congenital …show more content…
We found that the occurrence rate of the disease is almost equal in both gender which was 54% of the patients were female and 46% were male, and the majority age of our sample were 3 months and less. The MRI examinations showed that all 50 (100%) protocols of hydrocephalus evaluation included T2 weighted image due to the fact that CSF appears high intense in T2. Regarding the patient parent’s relation, we found that 10 patients (20%) who their parents were relatives, while 40 patients (80%) their parents were not relatives. Eight (16%) of the patients had a family history of neurological diseases, while 42 patients (84%) had a negative family history of any disease. Regarding the location of the occurring hydrocephalus, more than half of our cases were found and diagnosed in the supratentorial region, otherwise, were located infratentorially. We found that the MRI evaluation was able to identify the associated anomalies, and the most occurrence rates of these associated anomalies were 13 patients (26%) presented with developmental delays and 10 patients (20%) presented with
Background: Hydrocephalus is an abnormal CSF collection in brain cavities, within the cerebral ventricles caused by a blockage in the drainage or insufficient absorption of the fluid [1]. It is categorized either congenital or acquired [1]. Hydrocephalus can be diagnosed by detailed history, physical examination and radiological examination [1]. MRI is considered the method of choice because It allows us to evaluate various parts of the brain and certain associated conditions that may not be assessed adequately with other imaging modalities [7].
Aim of the study: To evaluate the role of MRI in the detection of congenital hydrocephalus in pediatric patients. And to determine the best MRI technique that helps in the evaluation of congenital …show more content…
We found that the occurrence rate of the disease is almost equal in both gender which was 54% of the patients were female and 46% were male, and the majority age of our sample were 3 months and less. The MRI examinations showed that all 50 (100%) protocols of hydrocephalus evaluation included T2 weighted image due to the fact that CSF appears high intense in T2. Regarding the patient parent’s relation, we found that 10 patients (20%) who their parents were relatives, while 40 patients (80%) their parents were not relatives. Eight (16%) of the patients had a family history of neurological diseases, while 42 patients (84%) had a negative family history of any disease. Regarding the location of the occurring hydrocephalus, more than half of our cases were found and diagnosed in the supratentorial region, otherwise, were located infratentorially. We found that the MRI evaluation was able to identify the associated anomalies, and the most occurrence rates of these associated anomalies were 13 patients (26%) presented with developmental delays and 10 patients (20%) presented with