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Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus Definition
Common names:
  • Hydrocephalus Adult
  • Hydrocephalus Normal Pressure
  • Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
A person with normal pressure hydrocephalus has a buildup of cerebrospinal fluid on the inside the brain. This places pressure against the inside of the brain, which can cause the brain to malfunction. Images

Symptoms of normal pressure hydrocephalus may include confusion and difficulty concentrating.

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Last Updated: Sep 12, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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