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Ex-vacuo hydrocephalus due to inflammatory disease

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Link to WHO Definition

Ex-vacuo hydrocephalus due to inflammatory disease – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1349227721

Hydrocephalus ex-vacuo occurs when there is damage to the brain caused by injuries to the brain caused by inflammatory diseases and there may be an actual shrinkage of brain substance. Although there is more CSF than usual, the CSF pressure itself is normal in this type hydrocephalus ex-vacuo.