Case Study Hydrocephalus
interpupillary line. Other physical attributes they look for are the irregular enlargement of the eyes as well as irregular swelling of the head. Modalities that physicians use to check for hydrocephalus would be computed tomography (CT). Although MRI is the imaging modality of choice, CT is used first used to look deeper into the brain. Along with an MRI scan, a CT scan can help diagnose hydrocephalus in both pediatrics and adults. Both of these imaging modalities can diagnose and show the enlarged brain along with the dilated ventricles that results from excessive cerebral spinal fluid within the brain. If there is a case of hydrocephalus with the patient, there is a plan and a way to treat it. Fortunate enough, a prognosis can be done.
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Although a prognosis for an active case of hydrocephalus may prove difficult to achieve, there are some relations between the cause and the outcome. Disorders can at times cause the prognosis to be difficult along with the time at which the condition was diagnosed. The reason behind this is that disorders can be mistaken for other conditions. That is why CT, MRI and ultrasound exams are performed to ensure that there is a case of hydrocephalus. In terms of time, a prognosis can be done too late. That is why the diagnosis needs to be done immediately and accurately. Parents, relatives, and friends must understand that this condition affects both cognitive and physical attributes. Although this may be the case, rehabilitation centers are available for those who are diagnosed with hydrocephalus. If this condition is untreated, this may become fatal for the confirmed diagnosed. The prognosis for normal hydrocephalus and obstructive hydrocephalus differs in certain aspects. The symptoms for normal hydrocephalus typically gets more dangerous over time if it is left untreated. This makes the prognosis more difficult due to inaccurate or no treatment. Just as all potential fatal conditions, it can be prevented with immediate action. Finding the cause and indications early on, will lead to a quick and accurate diagnosis after consistent studies from CT, MRI, and ultrasound scans. Therefore along with an accurate diagnosis, a step-by-step prognosis can be achieved to provide the patient with excellent care to prevent the spread of the condition and possibly eliminate it from within. Aside from performing an MRI, CT, and ultrasound, there is another way within diagnostic x-rays to treat
Although a prognosis for an active case of hydrocephalus may prove difficult to achieve, there are some relations between the cause and the outcome. Disorders can at times cause the prognosis to be difficult along with the time at which the condition was diagnosed. The reason behind this is that disorders can be mistaken for other conditions. That is why CT, MRI and ultrasound exams are performed to ensure that there is a case of hydrocephalus. In terms of time, a prognosis can be done too late. That is why the diagnosis needs to be done immediately and accurately. Parents, relatives, and friends must understand that this condition affects both cognitive and physical attributes. Although this may be the case, rehabilitation centers are available for those who are diagnosed with hydrocephalus. If this condition is untreated, this may become fatal for the confirmed diagnosed. The prognosis for normal hydrocephalus and obstructive hydrocephalus differs in certain aspects. The symptoms for normal hydrocephalus typically gets more dangerous over time if it is left untreated. This makes the prognosis more difficult due to inaccurate or no treatment. Just as all potential fatal conditions, it can be prevented with immediate action. Finding the cause and indications early on, will lead to a quick and accurate diagnosis after consistent studies from CT, MRI, and ultrasound scans. Therefore along with an accurate diagnosis, a step-by-step prognosis can be achieved to provide the patient with excellent care to prevent the spread of the condition and possibly eliminate it from within. Aside from performing an MRI, CT, and ultrasound, there is another way within diagnostic x-rays to treat