Presentation
Progressive ataxia and incontinence.
Patient Data
Age: 60 years
Gender: Male
Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.
From the case:
Normal pressure hydrocephalus
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MRI demonstrates prominent ventricles, with out an obstructive lesion. The ventricles are large compared to the sulci, and there is some crowding onf the sulci superiorly with somewhat prominent sylvian fissures.
Additionally the flow void in the aqueduct is more pronounced than usual, indicating rapid flow.
Case Discussion
Features are consistent with, although not pathognomonic of normal pressure hydrocephalus. The patient responded to shunting confirming the diagnosis.
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Case courtesy of Dr. Louis Xavier Pistono
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