Disabilities and Diagnosis

Hydrocephalus

Alternative Names
Hydrocephaly, Ventriculomegaly, Water on the brain.

Description
Hydrocephalus is an excess of the cerebrospinal fluid that surrounds the brain causing an enlargement of the head.

Useful Links

Association for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus:

An association website with information on causes and treatment:

Medical & Scientific Information Online:

A medical website that gives a brief overview of this disorder:

National Hydrocephalus Foundation:

Provides information on basic facts, causes, treatment and includes a few full-text articles.

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS):

A fact sheet with links to further information provided by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.

Support Resources

The official parent's sourcebook on hydrocephalus: a revised and updated directory for the Internet age [Book]

Published in 2002 by Parker, Philip M., Parker, James N.

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