10 Questions
What is the definition of hydrocephalus?
Accumulation of intracranial cerebrospinal fluid causing raised intracranial pressure
What are the possible aetiologies of hydrocephalus?
CSF overproduction, flow obstruction, decreased absorption
What is an example of non-communicating obstructive hydrocephalus?
Aqueductal stenosis
What are the classifications of obstructive hydrocephalus?
Communicating and non-communicating
What is the normal turnover rate of cerebrospinal fluid?
3.7 times per day
What is the normal total volume of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the human body?
500ml
What is the turnover rate of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) per day?
3.7 times per day
What is the definition of hydrocephalus?
Pathological accumulation of intracranial cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)
What are the possible aetiologies of hydrocephalus?
CSF overproduction, flow obstruction, decreased absorption
What is the classification of obstructive hydrocephalus based on communication?
Communicating and non-communicating
Test your knowledge of hydrocephalus with this quiz by Dr. Raj Munusamy. Learn about the CSF pathway, dynamics, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management through case examples and a summary. Brush up on normal values and turnover rates in the CSF system.
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