internal hydrocephalus

This condition is called internal hydrocephalus and it results in increased CSF pressure.

Inflammation, tumor, or other conditions that may occlude the foramina may lead to internal hydrocephalus.

Here he worked with Walter Dandy (described of the Dandy-Walker syndrome) on internal hydrocephalus.

Internal hydrocephalus can be successfully treated by placing a drainage tube (shunt) between the brain ventricles and abdominal cavity to eliminate the high intracranial pressure.

There are several different forms of Hydrocephalus: communicating hydrocephalus, non-communicating hydrocephalus or obstructive hydrocephalus, internal hydrocephalus, normal pressure hydrocephalus, and benign hydrocephalus.