'his walking isn't right doctor': a case of hydrocephalus presenting as an abnormal gait

Conclusions This case illustrates one of the manifold ways in which hydrocephalus can present. These include changes in heart rate and respiratory rate, confusion, cranial nerve palsies, and abnormalities of motor function. When assessing a patient with a spastic gait there are a number of pathologies to be considered. It is important not to forget to consider hydrocephalus as this is a potentially chronic and progressive cause that has a significant mortality but for which there is a definitive surgical management option that can lead to a complete resolution of symptoms.
Source: Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry - Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Tags: Immunology (including allergy), Cranial nerves, Headache (including migraine), Hydrocephalus, Multiple sclerosis, Pain (neurology), Spinal cord Association of British Neurologists (ABN) joint meeting with the Royal College of Physicians (RCP), London, 2 Source Type: research