Original scientific paper

IDIOPATHIC NORMAL PRESSURE HYDROCEPHALUS (HAKIM-ADAMS SYNDROME): CLINICAL SYMPTOMS, DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT

Gaspar V. Gavrilov ; S.M. Kirov Military Medical Academy, Saint Petersburg, Russia
Boris V. Gaydar ; S.M. Kirov Military Medical Academy, Saint Petersburg, Russia
Dmitry V. Svistov ; S.M. Kirov Military Medical Academy, Saint Petersburg, Russia
Alexander E. Korovin ; S.M. Kirov Military Medical Academy, Saint Petersburg, Russia
Igor N. Samarcev ; S.M. Kirov Military Medical Academy, Saint Petersburg, Russia
Leonid P. Churilov ; Saint Petersburg State University, Saint Petersburg, Russia
Dmitry V. Tovpeko ; S.M. Kirov Military Medical Academy, Saint Petersburg, Russia

Abstract

Idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus is a chronic steadily progressing disease. Nowadays a vital and acute socially
significant problem still has not been solved. The etiology and pathogenesis of this disease remain so far poorly understood. Variable
clinical manifestations, as well as difficulties in differential diagnosis with other neurodegenerative diseases - lead to unde r-
diagnosing of the illness that causes a significant decrease in patient’s quality of life and even results in disability. The n umber of
patients with idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus has been steadily increasing. That is why, the coverage and a full study of
this problem is of great interest for a broad circle of medical professionals.

Keywords

hydrocephalus; ventriculoperitoneal shunt; cerebrospinal fluid; dementia; neurodegenerative diseases

Hrčak ID:

269448

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/269448

Publication date:

21.12.2019.

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