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Chronic hydrocephalus in adults.

Richard J Edwards1, Stephen M Dombrowski, Mark G Luciano

  • 1Department of Neurosurgery, Frenchay Hospital, Bristol, United Kingdom. R.J.Edwards@bristol.ac.uk

Brain Pathology (Zurich, Switzerland)
|September 28, 2004
PubMed
Summary

Chronic hydrocephalus, often seen in aging individuals, involves enlarged ventricles without high intracranial pressure. Recent research is reshaping our understanding of its causes and the cerebrospinal fluid system.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Neurosurgery
  • Geriatrics

Background:

  • Chronic hydrocephalus is a complex neurological condition with increasing incidence in aging populations.
  • It is characterized by ventricular enlargement without significant intracranial pressure elevation.
  • The condition can stem from decompensated congenital hydrocephalus or arise de novo in adults due to acquired disturbances in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) dynamics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the pathophysiology of chronic hydrocephalus, particularly in the context of aging.
  • To discuss the impact of aging, especially cerebrovascular disease, on the clinical course of chronic hydrocephalus.
  • To highlight recent research challenging traditional views on the CSF circulatory system and hydrocephalus.

Main Methods:

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  • Literature review of chronic hydrocephalus and normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH).
  • Analysis of the influence of aging and cerebrovascular disease on hydrocephalus.
  • Discussion of recent advancements in understanding CSF dynamics and hydrocephalus pathophysiology.

    • Main Results:

    • Chronic hydrocephalus presents with ventricular enlargement and normal intracranial pressure.
    • Causes include decompensated congenital hydrocephalus, secondary NPH (e.g., post-meningitis, post-subarachnoid hemorrhage), and idiopathic NPH.
    • Aging and cerebrovascular disease significantly impact the disease's clinical presentation and progression.

    Conclusions:

    • The understanding of chronic hydrocephalus is evolving due to new research into CSF circulation.
    • The interplay between aging, cerebrovascular disease, and CSF dynamics is crucial for comprehending hydrocephalus.
    • A paradigm shift is occurring in the pathophysiological basis of chronic hydrocephalus.