Infantile Hydrocephalus
This is probably the most common pediatric neurosurgical condition. The causes may vary. Hydrocephalus may generally be due to obstruction in the the circulation, insufficient reabsorption or overproduction of cerebrospinal fluid. It is often necessary to divert the cerebrospinal fluid circulation by placing a valve. The fluid can then drain into the abdomen, or more […]
Arachnoid cysts
These are congenital disorders formed by the pathological development of one of the membranes of the brain, namely the arachnoid mater. Normally this meninge is a thin membrane that covers the brain, leaving only minimal space, where the cerebrospinal fluid is located and circulating. If, due anatomical damage, this membrane allows for the […]
Hydrocephalus
Hydrocephalus is a condition of the brain characterized by abnormal concentration of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). CSF is produced in special sacs in the brain called ventricles. The fluid circulates around the brain and the spinal cord, offering protection and support for the central nervous system. It is constantly produced and is reabsorbed at […]
