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Vertical hydrocephalus: report of three cases.

Naim-ur-Rahman

    Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology
    |August 1, 1979
    PubMed
    Summary

    This study describes three cases of vertical hydrocephalus, a rare condition characterized by skull bone absence and head growth. Ventriculo-peritoneal shunting was used for management, with a proposed theory on its cause.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Neurology
    • Neurosurgery
    • Medical Genetics

    Background:

    • Vertical hydrocephalus is a rare condition characterized by the absence of skull vault bones.
    • Affected infants exhibit progressive vertical soft-tissue growth of the head.
    • Occipito-frontal head circumference remains within normal limits despite head shape changes.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe three unique cases of vertical hydrocephalus.
    • To discuss the management of this condition using ventriculo-peritoneal shunting.
    • To propose a theory regarding the etiology of vertical hydrocephalus.

    Main Methods:

    • Case series reporting on three patients diagnosed with vertical hydrocephalus.
    • Clinical observation of head growth patterns and skull development.
    • Surgical intervention using ventriculo-peritoneal shunts for hydrocephalus management.

    Main Results:

    • Successful management of hydrocephalus in all three cases via ventriculo-peritoneal shunting.
    • Demonstration of progressive vertical soft-tissue growth.
    • Confirmation of normal occipito-frontal head circumference in affected individuals.

    Conclusions:

    • Vertical hydrocephalus presents with distinct clinical features including skull bone absence and vertical head growth.
    • Ventriculo-peritoneal shunting is an effective management strategy for this condition.
    • Further research is needed to fully elucidate the causative factors of vertical hydrocephalus.

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