8D64.2 Ex-vacuo hydrocephalus

International Classification of Diseases for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics, 11th Revision, v2024-01

Hydrocephalus ex-vacuo occurs when there is damage to the brain caused by stroke, injury, or radiation, and there may be an actual shrinkage of brain substance. Although there is more CSF than usual, the CSF pressure itself is normal in hydrocephalus ex-vacuo.

synonyms

• Ex-vacuo hydrocephalus
• Ex-vacuo hydrocephalus due to degeneration
• Ex-vacuo hydrocephalus due to vascular disease
• Ex-vacuo hydrocephalus due to injuries to the brain
• Ex-vacuo hydrocephalus due to inflammatory disease
• Ex-vacuo hydrocephalus due to infection
• Ex-vacuo hydrocephalus due to radiation therapy
• Ex-vacuo hydrocephalus due to ageing

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