Presentation
Gradual memory loss. Repetitive. Misplaces things. Ex-smoker. Hypertension, hypercholesterolemia.
Patient Data
Age: 65 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Normal pressure hydrocephalus
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The lateral and third ventricles are disproportionately large for the degree of age related involution. The temporal horns are wide measuring 1 cm.
Acute callosal angle (67 degrees).
The sulci are more effaced at the vertex compared to the rest of the brain.
Confluent periventricular T2 change in the periventricular white matter.
From the case:
Normal pressure hydrocephalus
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Acute callosal angle of 67 degrees (annotated).
Case Discussion
Appearances in keeping with normal pressure hydrocephalus, in the right clinical context.