Congenital Hydrocephalus with Aqueductal Stenosis: A Rare Condition Case Report

Rajeshwari Pasupula; S. Bhanu Uday Sankar; Sreya Kosanam; Ch Naga Priya; Ch Varudhini Devi; Bhimavarapu Sai Deepika

doi:10.5530/ijpi.2022.3.67

Rajeshwari Pasupula Department of Pharmacology, KL College of Pharmacy, Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation, (Deemed to be University), Green Fields, Vaddeswaram, Andhra Pradesh, INDIA.
S. Bhanu Uday Sankar Guntur General Hospital, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, INDIA.
Sreya Kosanam Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy Practice, Nirmala College of Pharmacy, Mangalagiri, Andhra Pradesh, INDIA.
Ch Naga Priya Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy Practice, Nirmala College of Pharmacy, Mangalagiri, Andhra Pradesh, INDIA.
Ch Varudhini Devi Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy Practice, Nirmala College of Pharmacy, Mangalagiri, Andhra Pradesh, INDIA.
Bhimavarapu Sai Deepika Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy Practice, Nirmala College of Pharmacy, Mangalagiri, Andhra Pradesh, INDIA.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5530/ijpi.2022.3.67

Keywords: Hydrocephalus, Cerebrospinal fluid, Stunt surgery, Aqueductal stenosis, Large communicating.

Abstract

Congenital Hydrocephalus is due to buildup of excess cerebrospinal fluid in the brain at birth. Fluid buildup leads to neurological and psychological damages to the child. Aqueductal stenosis means a narrowing the passageway between the third and fourth ventricles. In this case report, Ventriculoperitoneal shunt is placed to relieve the pressure, but was removed due to Meningitis. As per review of literature, incidence of shunt failure in infants below 2 years is 5-12% and with more than 60% mortality rate.

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