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Cognitive disorders in children's hydrocephalus

Dorota Zielińska1, Anna Rajtar-Zembaty1, Anna Starowicz-Filip2

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Krakow, Poland.

Neurologia I Neurochirurgia Polska
|March 13, 2017
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Children with hydrocephalus often experience cognitive impairments, including issues with attention, memory, and executive functions. Neuropsychological assessments are crucial for understanding these complex learning disabilities.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Neurology
  • Neuropsychology

Background:

  • Hydrocephalus involves increased cerebrospinal fluid volume in the brain's ventricles.
  • It stems from cerebrospinal fluid flow disorders, affecting absorption or production.
  • This condition can precipitate diverse cognitive impairments in pediatric populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the cognitive functioning of children diagnosed with hydrocephalus.
  • To synthesize findings from existing literature on this topic.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive review of the scientific literature was conducted.
  • The review focused on studies examining cognitive and neuropsychological assessments in children with hydrocephalus.

Main Results:

  • Children with hydrocephalus exhibit a broad range of cognitive deficits.
  • Commonly observed dysfunctions include attention, executive functions, memory, and visual-spatial abilities.
  • Behavioral problems are also frequently associated with hydrocephalus in children.

Conclusions:

  • Cognitive disorders in pediatric hydrocephalus are multifaceted and require thorough assessment.
  • Understanding these deficits is essential for targeted interventions and support.
Abstract

Keywords:
Cognitive assessmentCognitive functionHydrocephalus in children

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