"HYDROCEPHALUS: CAUSES, PATHOPHYSIOLOGY, DIAGNOSIS, AND TREATMENT APPROACHES-A REVIEW"
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Keywords
Hydrocephalus, CSF, ICP, Communicating and Non- Communicating, Brain enlargement, shunting
Abstract
Hydrocephalus, commonly known as "water on the brain," is a neurological disorder characterized by the abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), leading to brain enlargement. This condition can result from various factors, including age, genetic predisposition, infections, and other underlying causes. Hydrocephalus is classified into two main types: communicating hydrocephalus, where CSF flow is blocked after leaving the ventricles, and non-communicating hydrocephalus, where the obstruction occurs within the ventricular system. Diagnosis typically involves imaging techniques such as MRI, ultrasound, and CT scans. Treatment options include medications like diuretics to manage fluid buildup and surgical interventions such as shunt placement or endoscopic procedures to restore normal CSF flow.
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Muskan Parween
PharmD (Student), Adesh Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, Adesh University, Bathinda.
Sageer Ahmad
Assistant Professor, Adesh Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, Adesh University, Bathinda.
Rajesh Kumari Patil
Professor & HoD, Department of Pharmacy Practice, Adesh Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical sciences, Adesh University, Bathinda.
Hanumanthrao C Patil
Professor & HoD, Department of Pharmacology, Akal College of Pharmacy, Mastuana, Sangrur.