Preferred Label : normal-pressure hydrocephalus;
RADLEX synonyms : normal pressure hydrocephalus;
Definition : A form of compensated hydrocephalus characterized clinically by a slowly progressive
gait disorder (see gait disorders, neurologic), progressive intellectual decline,
and urinary incontinence. Spinal fluid pressure tends to be in the high normal range.
This condition may result from processes which interfere with the absorption of csf
including subarachnoid hemorrhage, chronic meningitis, and other conditions. (From
Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, pp631-3) [MeSH];
RADLEX acronyms : NPH;
UMLS CUI (RADLEX) : C0020258;
Source : Playbook;
Origin ID : RID4889;
UMLS CUI : C0020258;
Currated CISMeF NLP mapping
Semantic type(s)
UMLS correspondences (same concept)
A form of compensated hydrocephalus characterized clinically by a slowly progressive
gait disorder (see gait disorders, neurologic), progressive intellectual decline,
and urinary incontinence. Spinal fluid pressure tends to be in the high normal range.
This condition may result from processes which interfere with the absorption of csf
including subarachnoid hemorrhage, chronic meningitis, and other conditions. (From
Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, pp631-3) [MeSH]