Unilateral hydrocephalus

Case contributed by Naqibullah Foladi
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

History of meningitis 6 months ago. Recently vomiting, headache, and dizziness.

Patient Data

Age: 20 years
Gender: Male
mri

Unilateral enlargement of right lateral ventricle with transependymal and periventricular edema. Midline shift towards the left side. Effacement of the left lateral and third ventricles are seen.
The fourth ventricle is preserved.

Case Discussion

Isolated right ventricular acute hydrocephalus. The patient has had meningitis in the past. One of the complications of meningitis is stenosis of the foramen of Monro, resulting in hydrocephalus.

Additional contributor: Dr. M. Tahir Aien

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