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Abnormal accumulation of fluid (CSF) in the brain
If circulation of CSF in the brain or spinal cord is impaired it accumulates under pressure in the ventricles of the brain. to relive presssure of the rain a catheter is places from the ventricle of the brain into the peritoneal space ( ventriculopetrioneal shunt) so that the CSF is continuously drained from the brain. Hydrocephalus can also occur in an adult as a result of tumors or infections |
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| Congenital defect in the lumbar spinal colum caused by imperfect union of vertebral parts ( neural tube defect) |
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| Brain disorder marked by gradual deteroration of mental capacity (dementia) beginning in middle age |
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| amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) |
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| degenerative disease of motor neurons in the spinal cord and brainstem; motor neuron disease |
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| chronic brain disorder chracterized by recurrent seizure activity |
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| hereditary nervous disorder caused by degenerative changes in the cerebrum and involving bizarre abrupt involuntary dancelike movements |
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| destruction of the myelin sheath on neurons in the CNS and its replacement by plaques of sclerotic * hard* tissue |
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| Neuromuscular disorder characterzied by weakness (-asthenia) of voluntary muscles * attached to bones* |
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| paralysis (partial or complete loss of motor function) |
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| degeneration of nerves in the basal ganglia occuring in the later life and leading to tremors weakness of muscles and slowness of movement |
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| involuntary, spasmodic, twitching movements; uncontrollable vocal sounds; and inappropriate words. |
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| viral infection affecting peripheral nerves |
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| inflammation of the meninges |
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human immunodeficiency virus
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| Brain disease and dementia occuring with AIDS |
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| abnormal growth of brain tissue and meninges |
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| temporary brain dysfunction ( brief loss of consiousness) after injury usually clearing within 24 hours |
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| bruising of brain tissue as a result of direct trauma to the head; neurological defictis persist longer than 24 hours |
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cerebrovascular accident
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| Disruption in the normal blood supply of the brain |
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