Hydrocephalus appears on CT scans as dilation of the cerebral ventricles due to cerebrospinal fluid accumulation. It can be communicating, caused by impaired absorption, or non-communicating, caused by obstruction within the ventricular system. Symptoms include headache, nausea, vomiting, cognitive decline, or increased intracranial pressure. Imaging demonstrates ventricular size, periventricular edema, and associated abnormalities. Management may involve ventriculoperitoneal shunting, endoscopic third ventriculostomy, or treating underlying causes. Accurate assessment of ventricular anatomy and surrounding structures ensures safe surgical planning, prevents complications, and restores normal cerebrospinal fluid flow, protecting brain function and relieving symptoms associated with increased intracranial pressure. Hydrocephalus on a CT Scan Diagram - Chart - diagrams and charts with labels. This diagram depicts Hydrocephalus on a CT Scan and explains the details of Hydrocephalus on a CT Scan.
Hydrocephalus on a CT Scan
