Tag: CSF blockage

October 4, 2025 / Mohammed looti

NONCOMMUNICATING HYDROCEPHALUS

Noncommunicating Hydrocephalus: An Encyclopedia Entry Core Definition and Mechanisms Noncommunicating hydrocephalus, also frequently referred to as obstructive hydrocephalus, is a specific type of hydrocephalus, a serious neurological condition characterized by the abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) within the ventricles of the brain. This accumulation occurs when the normal flow of CSF is physically blocked […]

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October 3, 2025 / Mohammed looti

SYRINGOMYELIA

Syringomyelia Core Definition of Syringomyelia Syringomyelia is a relatively rare, chronic neurological disorder characterized by the formation of a fluid-filled cyst, known as a syrinx, within the spinal cord. This abnormal cavity, which can vary in size and length, primarily develops within the cervical or thoracic regions of the spinal cord, although it can extend […]

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