Idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus presenting with paroxysmal paraparesis as a cardinal symptom: A case presentation
Journal: Journal of Clinical Images and Medical Case Reports (Vol.2, No. 2)Publication Date: 2021-03-30
Authors : Andreas Eleftheriou; Christina Koumantzia;
Page : 1-3
Keywords : Idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus; Paraparesis; Water-hammer.;
Abstract
Idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH) is a gradually progressive disease affecting the elderly population. The diagnosis of probable iNPH is based on clinical history, physical findings, brain imaging. INPH involves non-obstructive enlargement of the cerebral ventricles combined with one or more symptoms of cognitive decline, impaired gait and balance, and urinary urgency. Our case describes an unusual coexistence of radiological and clinical iNPH symptoms with paroxysmal paraparesis.
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