obstructive hydrocephalus


ob·struc·tive hy·dro·ceph·a·lus

hydrocephalus secondary to a block in cerebrospinal fluid flow in the ventricular system or between the ventricular system and spinal canal. Synonym(s): noncommunicating hydrocephalus

obstructive hydrocephalus

Noncommunicating hydrocephalus Pediatrics Hydrocephalus due to interference with the flow of CSF, resulting in enlarged ventricles; OH may be due to congenital aqueductal stenosis or atresia–eg, Dandy-Walker syndrome, a complication of intracranial infection, violent birth trauma or inherited in an X-R fashion. Cf Communicating hydrocephalus.

ob·struc·tive hy·dro·ceph·a·lus

(ŏb-strŭk'tiv hī'drō-sef'ă-lŭs) Hydrocephalus secondary to a block in cerebrospinal fluid flow in the ventricular system or between the ventricular system and spinal canal.
Synonym(s): noncommunicating hydrocephalus.