Patient's question:
Hydrocephalus, male. My son still cannot speak now, not even a single word, he cannot walk, nor can he stand independently, but his mental state is very good.Doctor's answer:
Children suffering from hydrocephalus. Generallyhead circumference is large and the proportion of the trunk is not appropriate. The anterior fontanelle is enlarged and bulging. Sometimes it is connected to the posterior fontanelle. The forehead protrudes forward. The scalp veins are dilated. The top of the orbit is compressed and sunken. Both eyes look down. The upper sclera is exposed, forming the "sunrise" sign. The head. It can be diagnosed through CT and MRI. The development of brain tissue continues rapidly after birth. The weight of the brain tissue at birth is 350g. At the age of 1, it weighs 900g. After the age of 1, the growth rate of weight slows down. By the time of adulthood, the brain weight is 1.5kg. Therefore. When hydrocephalus is found in children, surgery should be performed as early as possible.