Extraventricular Obstructive Hydrocephalus
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Extraventricular obstructive hydrocephalus is a form of hydrocephalus in which cerebrospinal fluid accumulates because its circulation or reabsorption is hindered outside the system of internal cavities of the brain, which increases the pressure inside the skull.
Common symptoms: It may manifest with headache, nausea, vision disturbances, or changes in the level of alertness; in infants, with an increase in head circumference.
When to see a doctor? Intense and persistent headache, vomiting, or neurological changes require care without delay.
Which specialist treats it? The neurosurgeon is the one who evaluates this condition and defines the approach; the general practitioner can guide the first visit and the timely referral.
Data on 69 doctors who treat extraventricular obstructive hydrocephalus
Which specialist treats extraventricular obstructive hydrocephalus?
Extraventricular obstructive hydrocephalus requires evaluation and management by a neurosurgeon, who specializes in nervous system disorders involving abnormal cerebrospinal fluid buildup. If you or a family member has been diagnosed with this condition, it's important to see this specialist as soon as possible.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in extraventricular obstructive hydrocephalus
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Dr. Manuel Carrasco Saldivar
Dr. Pedro Tiburcio Cortes Gonzalez
Dr. José Miguel López Zepeda
Dr. Patrick Pendavis Heksner
Dr. Juan Carlos Zepeda Vilagrana
Dr. German Ballesteros Cuevas
Dr. Ruben Eduardo Flores Reyes
Dr. Edelmiro Tijerina Montes
Dr. Alfredo Delgado
Dr. Perla Santiago Garduza
Dr. José Augusto Ortíz Mortera
Dr. Amadeo Cervantes López
Dr. Kuautemok Reyes Santos
Dr. José Felipe Jaramillo Canales
Dr. Paulina Matesanz Hernandez
Dr. Juan Pablo Espinosa
Dr. Jorge Gerardo Martínez Laredo
Dr. Jorge Rolando Reyes Velarde
Dr. Carolina Mora
Frequently asked questions
What is extraventricular obstructive hydrocephalus?
Extraventricular obstructive hydrocephalus is a form of hydrocephalus in which cerebrospinal fluid accumulates because its circulation or reabsorption is hindered outside the system of internal cavities of the brain, which increases the pressure inside the skull.
Which doctor treats extraventricular obstructive hydrocephalus?
Extraventricular obstructive hydrocephalus requires evaluation and management by a neurosurgeon, who specializes in nervous system disorders involving abnormal cerebrospinal fluid buildup. If you or a family member has been diagnosed with this condition, it's important to see this specialist as soon as possible.