title: Obstructive hydrocephalus caused by multiple sclerosis.
abstract: A case is reported of obstructive hydrocephalus secondary to the mass effect of a plaque of acute demyelination in the brainstem. The literature on the CT scan appearances in multiple sclerosis is briefly discussed in relation to this case.
authors.affiliation: Neurology Unit, Alfred Hospital, Prahran, Vic.
authors.forename: E G
authors.initials: EG
authors.lastname: Butler
authors.forename: B S
authors.initials: BS
authors.lastname: Gilligan
mesh_terms: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000328:Adult; D001933:Brain Stem / Q000473:pathology; D003711:Demyelinating Diseases / Q000503:physiopathology; D006261:Headache / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D006849:Hydrocephalus / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D009103:Multiple Sclerosis / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones