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What Does Ventriculomegaly Mean?

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Posted on Thu, 2 Feb 2017
Question: I would like to know this word and it meaning cerebral ventriculomegaly?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Enlargement of brain fluid-filled spaces.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.

I have read your question and understand your concerns.

Ventriculomegaly refers to abnormal enlargement of brain ventricles ( fluid-filled chambers of the brain ).

Most commonly in older adults ventriculomegaly is found in conditions such cerebral ( brain ) atrophy as a compensatory event ( enlargement of fluid-filled spaces due to loss of brain mass ).

Hope you found the answer helpful.

Let me know if I can assist you further.

Kind regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho

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What Does Ventriculomegaly Mean?

Brief Answer: Enlargement of brain fluid-filled spaces. Detailed Answer: Hello and thanks for using HCM. I have read your question and understand your concerns. Ventriculomegaly refers to abnormal enlargement of brain ventricles ( fluid-filled chambers of the brain ). Most commonly in older adults ventriculomegaly is found in conditions such cerebral ( brain ) atrophy as a compensatory event ( enlargement of fluid-filled spaces due to loss of brain mass ). Hope you found the answer helpful. Let me know if I can assist you further. Kind regards.