Dementia Caused by Post-traumatic Hydrocephalus Showing Marked Improvement After a Shunt Operation
Journal of the Korean Neurological Association
;
: 432-436, 2009.
Article
in Korean
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| ID: wpr-188678
ABSTRACT
A few cases of dementia caused by posttraumatic hydrocephalus have been reported. A 75-year-old man was admitted to hospital for the evaluation of cognitive impairment and gait disturbance of 2 weeks duration. The patient had been involved in a car accident 50 days prior to his admission. A brain MRI revealed significant hydrocephalus. His score on the Korean version of the Mini Mental State Examination was 14/30, and a neuropsychological assessment revealed severe impairments in all domains. A lumboperitoneal shunt operation was performed. His global cognitive functions and daily activities were fully recovered after the procedure.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Brain
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Dementia
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Gait
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Hydrocephalus
Limits:
Aged
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Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of the Korean Neurological Association
Year:
2009
Type:
Article
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