Radiological evaluation of hydrocephalus in pediatric patients Total 50 patients of 6 months duration.

Dr. Krushnadas Radadiya; Dr. Maulik Jethva; Dr. Anjana Trivedi; Dr. Anirudh Chawla; Dr. Ishita Virda

Volume : VI, Issue : I, January - 2017

Radiological evaluation of hydrocephalus in pediatric patients Total 50 patients of 6 months duration.

Dr. Krushnadas Radadiya, Dr. Maulik Jethva, Dr. Anjana Trivedi, Dr. Anirudh Chawla, Dr. Ishita Virda

Abstract :

INTRODUCTION: Hydrocephalus is characterized by imbalance of cereospinal fluid (CSF) formation and absorption which causes dilatation of the ventricular system. The diagnosis is done by Ultrasonography (USG), computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance (MR) images. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES : To evaluate the role of USG, CT scan & MRI scan in diagnosis, to compare the sensitivity, specificity and analyze advantages and limitations in identification and characterization of hydrocephalus. METHOD : Selected cases are pediatric patients having hydrocephalus identified radiologically. Out of these 20 were age of < 1 year and 30 were age of 1 to 12 years. Each patient would undergo relevant study. RESULTS: Common reason of hydrocephalus < 1 year is Intraventricular haemorrhage and aqueduct stenosis whereas in children > 1 year is due to meningitis/meningoencephalitis. CONCLUSION: Among all examinations MRI has the best diagnostic value due to excellent quality images.