Causes of Hydrocephalus

Underlying condition causes of Hydrocephalus: The list of possible underlying conditions (see also Misdiagnosis of underlying causes of Hydrocephalus) mentioned in various sources as possible causes of Hydrocephalus includes:

• Congenital defects
• Meningitis
• Head injury
• Brain hemorrhage (see Brain symptoms)
• Brain tumor

Hydrocephalus as a complication: Other conditions that might have Hydrocephalus as a complication might be potential underlying causes of Hydrocephalus. The list of conditions listing Hydrocephalus as a complication in our database includes:

• Cerebral Aneurysm
• Meningitis
• Spina bifida
• Subarachnoid hemorrhage

Hydrocephalus as a symptom: Conditions listing Hydrocephalus as a symptom may also be potential underlying causes of Hydrocephalus. The list of conditions listing Hydrocephalus as a symptom in our database includes:

• Agenesis of the corpus callosum
• Brain cancer
• Congenital Toxoplasmosis
• Dandy-Walker Syndrome
• Encephaloceles
• Hydranencephaly
• Neurocysticercosis
• Porencephaly
• Schizencephaly

Related information for causes of Hydrocephalus: Further relevant information on causes of Hydrocephalus may be found in the risk factors for Hydrocephalus and underlying causes of Hydrocephalus.
Last revision: May 29, 2003

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