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    Communicating Hydrocephalus Pathophysiology

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    This document discusses the pathophysiology of communicating hydrocephalus. It identifies genetics and age as predisposing factors, and tumors or overproduction of cerebrospinal fluid as precipitating factors. The key aspects are that cerebrospinal fluid circulation is disrupted, leading to impaired absorption and accumulation of fluid which increases pressure and causes dilation of ventricles. If left untreated, this can lead to ischemia, brain damage, and potentially death.

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    This document discusses the pathophysiology of communicating hydrocephalus. It identifies genetics and age as predisposing factors, and tumors or overproduction of cerebrospinal fluid as precipitating factors. The key aspects are that cerebrospinal fluid circulation is disrupted, leading to impaired absorption and accumulation of fluid which increases pressure and causes dilation of ventricles. If left untreated, this can lead to ischemia, brain damage, and potentially death.

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    This document discusses the pathophysiology of communicating hydrocephalus. It identifies genetics and age as predisposing factors, and tumors or overproduction of cerebrospinal fluid as precipitating factors. The key aspects are that cerebrospinal fluid circulation is disrupted, leading to impaired absorption and accumulation of fluid which increases pressure and causes dilation of ventricles. If left untreated, this can lead to ischemia, brain damage, and potentially death.

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    Communicating Hydrocephalus Pathophysiology

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    This document discusses the pathophysiology of communicating hydrocephalus. It identifies genetics and age as predisposing factors, and tumors or overproduction of cerebrospinal fluid as precipitating factors. The key aspects are that cerebrospinal fluid circulation is disrupted, leading to impaired absorption and accumulation of fluid which increases pressure and causes dilation of ventricles. If left untreated, this can lead to ischemia, brain damage, and potentially death.

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    Communicating Hydrocephalus Pathophysiology

    Predisposing Factors:
    Genetics
    Age

    Precipitating Factors:
    Tumor in the Choroid
    Plexus
    Overproduction of CSF in choroid plexus

    Choroid plexus produces CSF with same volume and


    rate.

    CSF circulates around right and left lateral ventricle then


    to 3rd ventricle the foramen of monro,

    CSF Flows to Aqueduct of sylvius

    4th ventricle

    Impaired absorption of CSF fluid

    Disruption of the normal CSF flow

    Accumulation of

    CSF

    Increase in CSF pressure and volume

    Dilation

    Underlying white matter atrophies

    Compression of the brain

    tissue and cerebral blood vessels

    Sunset eyes

    Ischemia - inadequate blood supply

    If treated :
    Learning Disabilities
    Memory Deficits
    Psychological Deficits
    Motor Skill Disabilities
    Vision Problems
    Hearing Disabilities
    Seizures

    If not treated :
    Decompensatory mechanism may
    continue to occur:
    A. Decreased cerebral perfusion
    B. Decrease PO2 leading to Hypoxia
    C. Brain Damage

    Death

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