title: Behavioural problems in children with infantile hydrocephalus.
abstract: The occurrence of behavioural problems in a population-based series of children with infantile hydrocephalus (non-spina bifida) was analysed, using parent questionnaires. Children with both infantile hydrocephalus and mental retardation had significantly more behavioural problems compared with those with no mental retardation and controls. Inattentiveness and hyperactivity were particularly typical. No differences were found between children with infantile hydrocephalus and no mental retardation and the control group.
authors.affiliation: Department of Paediatrics, Karolinska Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden.
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Fernell
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Gillberg
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: von Wendt
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001925:Brain Damage, Chronic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology*; D002557:Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunts / Q000523:psychology*; D002648:Child; D002653:Child Behavior Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D006849:Hydrocephalus / Q000523:psychology / Q000601:surgery*; D008607:Intellectual Disability / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology*; D008297:Male; D009483:Neuropsychological Tests; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology*; D012307:Risk Factors