Delayed diagnosis of hydrocephalus: Negligence of enlarging head in a child by parents

Abstract

Abstract A 1‐year‐old girl presented with an overly enlarged head for 5 months. Negligence of parents regarding treatment for this enlarged head is concerning. Early treatment can avoid a lot of complications. Hydrocephalus secondary to aqueductal stenosis was diagnosed after a thorough history, examination, and investigations. Endoscopic third ventriculostomy was performed.

Keywords

• cerebrospinal fluid
• hydrocephalus
• ventriculostomy