Non-tumoral stenosis of the aqueduct in adults.
Nine cases of non-tumoral stenosis of the aqueduct in adults are described. The deformed aqueducts are displayed diagrammatically. Patients may be divided into three groups, according to their presentation; papilledema with raised intracranila pressure, epilepsy, or intellectual impairment. Those patients in the first category tended to be younger, and to respond more favorably to treatment. A review of the literature is made.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001927:Brain Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D002535:Cerebral Aqueduct; D003250:Constriction; D003704:Dementia / Q000209:etiology; D004827:Epilepsy / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D005911:Gliosis; D006801:Humans; D007427:Intracranial Pressure; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010211:Papilledema / Q000209:etiology