In this article, we will discuss about the various Causes of Hydrocephalus. So, let’s get started.
Causes
There are four types of Hydrocephalus. Congenital, Compensated, Normal pressure and Acquired Hydrocephalus. Another classification of hydrocephalus is the communicating and non-communicating hydrocephalus. Now we will discuss about their causes.
Causes of Congenital Hydrocephalus
Aqueductal Stenosis
Neural tube defect
Arachnoid cysts
Dandy-walker syndrome
Arnold Chiari malformation
Causes of Acquired Hydrocephalus
Intraventricular hemorrhage
Meningitis
Head injury
Brain tumors
