Abstract
Idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus, an uncommon but important differential diagnosis for ataxia, cognitive impairment and urinary incontinence, is surgically treatable, unlike many of its differential diagnoses. This article discusses its assessment, investigation and therapeutic interventions.
MeSH terms
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Ataxia / diagnosis
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Ataxia / etiology
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Cognition Disorders / diagnosis
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Cognition Disorders / etiology
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Humans
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Hydrocephalus, Normal Pressure / complications
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Hydrocephalus, Normal Pressure / diagnosis*
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Hydrocephalus, Normal Pressure / therapy
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Medical History Taking
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Neurologic Examination
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Referral and Consultation
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Urinary Incontinence / diagnosis
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Urinary Incontinence / etiology