Communicating hydrocephalus
Diagnosis almost certain
Updates to Case Attributes
Body
was changed:
MRI demonstrates marked dilatation of the ventricular system, including the fourth ventricle, with wide open foramen of Luschka and Magendie. There is no transependymal oedema (in keeping with chronic dilatation).
Findings are consistent with communicating hydrocephalus.
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Diagnostic Certainty
was set to
.
Updates to Study Attributes
Findings
was added:
MRI demonstrates marked dilatation of the ventricular system, including the fourth ventricle, with wide open foramen of Luschka and Magendie. There is no transependymal oedema (in keeping with chronic dilatation).
Images Changes:
Image MRI (T2) ( update )
Perspective
was set to
Axial.
Image MRI (T1) ( update )
Perspective
was set to
Sagittal.
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