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Hydrocephalus
New hydrocephalus data have been reported by scientists at University of California, Medical Department
May 6th, 2008
According to a study from the United States, "Neurosarcoidosis presents with meningitis, cranial nerve involvement, and parenchymal masses. Usually, abnormal MR enhancement and/or structural lesion(s) are present." "Communicating hydrocephalus arises from meningeal arachnoid granulation involvement. Reported cases of obstructive hydrocephalus have all involved obstructing ventricular lesions. A 40-year-old African American man presented with papilledema, diplopia, and headache. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed ''aqueductal stenosis'' without abnormal enhancement or obstructive lesion. Although symptoms resolved with shunting, he soon developed progressive psychotic...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2008-05-06)
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