Abnormal VP shunt series

Case contributed by Yusra Sheikh , 2 Sep 2016
Diagnosis certain
Changed by Henry Knipe, 2 Sep 2016

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Age changed from 22yr old to 22 years.
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Shunt dysfunction (e.g. blockage, disconnection, kink) should always be suspected in patients who present with symptoms and signs of intracranial haemorrhage. If the initial shunt series is negative, CT should be considered to detect an occult break. 

  • +<p>Shunt dysfunction (e.g. blockage, disconnection, kink) should always be suspected in patients who present with symptoms and signs of intracranial haemorrhage. If the initial shunt series is negative, CT should be considered to detect an occult break. </p>

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  • Central Nervous System

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