Hydrocephalus

Hydrocephalus is diagnosed through a neurological evaluation. Your healthcare provider may use brain imaging techniques such as ultrasounds, computer tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

Other tests are often performed in adults to diagnose the condition. These tests may include:

• Spinal tap (lumbar puncture).
• Intracranial pressure monitoring (ICP), which uses a small pressure monitor inserted into your brain to measure pressure.
• Fundoscopic exam, which uses a special device to view your optic nerve at the back of your eye.