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Hydrocephalus, communicating: Hydrocephalus in which there is no obstruction to the flow of the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). Specifically, there is no obstruction within the ventricular system of the brain or where the CSF passes into the spinal canal. By process of elimination, the hydrocephalus is due to overproduction of CSF or failure of the brain to reabsorb CSF normally.
Communicating hydrocephalus is a form of hydrocephalus which does not arise from a visible blockage in the flow of cerebrospinal fluid. Learn more about it here.
Hydrocephalus may also be communicating or non-communicating. Communicating hydrocephalus occurs when the flow of CSF is blocked ...
hydrocephalus /hy·dro·ceph·a·lus/ (-sef´ah-lus) a congenital or acquired condition marked by dilatation of the cerebral ventricles, usually occurring secondarily ...
List of 14 disease causes of Communicating hydrocephalus, patient stories, diagnostic guides. Diagnostic checklist, medical tests, doctor questions, and ...
Communicating hydrocephalus occurs when full communication occurs between the ventricles and subarachnoid space. It is caused by overproduction of CSF (rarely ...