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Hydrocephalus — Special Pathology

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Developmental Neuropathology

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The recognition of hydrocephalus dates back to ancient times (Dandy 1920), but no insights were obtained into pathogenesis until the physiology of flow of CSF was understood (cf. Chap. 19). Disturbances in CSF flow may result from changes in secretion, circulation or absorption. A comprehensive review of hydrocephalus by Russell (1949) led her to conclude that at least 99% of her cases had resulted from impaired circulation of CSF caused by mechanical obstructions of CSF spaces. Neoplasia is a common cause of obstruction, but these lesions are beyond the scope of this text and are mentioned only occasionally for reference. The most common causes of nonneoplastic obstruction are shown in Table 20.1 from the data of Ford (1926) and Gilles and Shillito (1970).

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