Congenital Hydrocephalus

📋Overview

Congenital hydrocephalus is a condition present at birth characterized by an abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) within the brain's ventricles, leading to increased intracranial pressure and ventricular enlargement. It is a form of hydrocephalus distinguished by its onset during fetal development or early infancy. The term 'congenital hydrocephalus' is widely used in modern clinical practice to describe hydrocephalus identified at or shortly after birth, regardless of specific underlying cause.