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hydrocephaly |
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hydrocephalus, hydrocephaly accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid within the ventricles of the brain because its normal outlet has been blocked by congenital malformation or disease. In infancy it usually results in great enlargement of the head hydrocephaly [‚hī·drə′sef·ə·lē] (medicine) Increased volume of cerebrospinal fluid in the skull. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Previously Unpublished/Unknown Characteristics of Preterm Group Infants in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) (a) Individual Length of Time Infant Imaging (a) Imaging Result in NICU (d) 1 N 10 2 N 10 3 Y Suspect hydrocephaly, 60 negative 4 N 42 5 N 42 6 Y PVL 14 7 8 9 Y IVH grade III 17 10 Y IVH grade I 36 [bar. There are in- utero infants from midterm pregnancy to nine months, some perfectly formed, others blighted with such congenital deformities as hydrocephaly, spina bifida, cleft palate and conjoined twinning (Siamese twins). In addition, central nervous system defects, such as spina bifida and hydrocephaly, and cancer were also associated with paternal use of pesticide spraying equipment. |
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