Neuro CT Appearances

Hydrocephalus CT Findings

• Ventricular enlargement, particularly of the frontal horns
• Periventricular interstitial edema
• Thinning and elevation of corpus callosum

Other Information About Hydrocephalus

Etiology:

• Unknown
• Associated with neurological tumors, infections, bleeding and injury
• Can be congenital

Epidemiology:

• Can present at any age, including shortly after birth

Presentation:

• Increased head size
• Soft spot on top of head
• Vomiting
• Anorexia
• Fatigue
• Seizures
• Eyes that are fixed downward (“sun setting eyes”)

• Headache
• Impaired vision
• Nausea and/or vomiting
• Cognitive decline
• Ataxia
• Fatigue
• Loss of bladder control

Prognosis:

• Hydrocephalus can be surgically removed
• Hydrocephalus needs to be treated to prevent serious or fatal complications