Idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus: an important differential diagnosis.

Idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus, an uncommon but important differential diagnosis for ataxia, cognitive impairment and urinary incontinence, is surgically treatable, unlike many of its differential diagnoses. This article discusses its assessment, investigation and therapeutic interventions...

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Main Authors: Paranathala, M, Sitsapesan, H, Green, A, Cadoux-Hudson, T, Pereira, E
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2013
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Summary:Idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus, an uncommon but important differential diagnosis for ataxia, cognitive impairment and urinary incontinence, is surgically treatable, unlike many of its differential diagnoses. This article discusses its assessment, investigation and therapeutic interventions.