Hydrocephalus, Normal Pressure

Synonyms

Hakim Syndrome

Hakim Syndromes

Hakim's Syndrome

Hakim's Syndromes

Hakims Syndrome

Hydrocephalus, Normal-Pressure

NPH (Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus)

NPHs (Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus)

Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus

Syndrome, Hakim

Syndrome, Hakim's

Syndromes, Hakim

Syndromes, Hakim's

A form of compensated hydrocephalus characterized clinically by a slowly progressive gait disorder (see GAIT DISORDERS, NEUROLOGIC), progressive intellectual decline, and URINARY INCONTINENCE. Spinal fluid pressure tends to be in the high normal range. This condition may result from processes which interfere with the absorption of CSF including SUBARACHNOID HEMORRHAGE, chronic MENINGITIS, and other conditions. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, pp631-3)