Most common cause of hydrocephalus in children is?
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Post inflammatory obstruction o Answer of this question is none because :- o MC cause of obstructive (non-communicating) hydrocephalus aqueductal stenosis. MC cause of non-obstructive (communicating) hydrocephalus subarachanoid hemorrhage. o But, amongst the given options best answer is option 'a'. "A common cause of acquired hydrocepahalus, is post inflammatory obstruction. Bacterial and tuberculous meningitis have a propensity to produce thick tenacious exudate that obstructs the basal cisterns".
Post inflammatory obstruction
Buddchiary syndrome
Brain tumour
Perinatal injury