Congenital Hydrocephalus: From In Utero Detection to Postnatal Intervention
Faculty Mentor
Dr. Myka Bussey-Campbell
Location
Savannah Ballroom
Type of Research
Proposed
Session Format
Poster Presentation
College
Waters College of Health Professions
Department
Clinical Sciences
Abstract
Abstract
Each year about 3.5 million babies are born in the U.S. alone. It is estimated that 1 out of every 33 babies in the U.S. are born with a birth defect. 1 out of 770 babies are born with hydrocephalus. Hydrocephalus is a condition in which there is a build up of cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) in the brain, causing an enlargement of the lateral ventricles also known as ventriculomegaly. Prenatal diagnosis can allow for an assessment of etiology, treatments, and emotional counsel for parents. This case study highlights one of rare cases of congenital hydrocephalus that was found during an OB growth exam. In this case the mother was a 15 year old Hispanic Female with no prior imaging done for this pregnancy. Ultrasound noted an abnormal amount of CSF found in the lateral ventricles of the brain. Treatment options and prognosis are mentioned in this study as well as potential causes of the CSF build up. Treatment options vary from ventriculoperitoneal shunts (VP) and endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV). Any treatment done for the baby would be done postnatal. This case acknowledges the importance of advanced prenatal imaging in order to detect fetal anomalies that may be present in fetal development. The early detection of said anomalies allows for a further pursuit of testing as well as constructing an effective treatment plan for after birth.
Keywords: congenital hydrocephalus, prenatal diagnosis, ventriculomegaly, ventriculoperitoneal shunt, endoscopic third ventriculostomy
Program Description
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Start Date
4-21-2026 1:30 PM
End Date
4-21-2026 3:30 PM
Recommended Citation
Brown, Faith, "Congenital Hydrocephalus: From In Utero Detection to Postnatal Intervention" (2026). GS4 Student Scholars Symposium. 56.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/research_symposium/2026A/2026A/56
Congenital Hydrocephalus: From In Utero Detection to Postnatal Intervention
Savannah Ballroom
Abstract
Each year about 3.5 million babies are born in the U.S. alone. It is estimated that 1 out of every 33 babies in the U.S. are born with a birth defect. 1 out of 770 babies are born with hydrocephalus. Hydrocephalus is a condition in which there is a build up of cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) in the brain, causing an enlargement of the lateral ventricles also known as ventriculomegaly. Prenatal diagnosis can allow for an assessment of etiology, treatments, and emotional counsel for parents. This case study highlights one of rare cases of congenital hydrocephalus that was found during an OB growth exam. In this case the mother was a 15 year old Hispanic Female with no prior imaging done for this pregnancy. Ultrasound noted an abnormal amount of CSF found in the lateral ventricles of the brain. Treatment options and prognosis are mentioned in this study as well as potential causes of the CSF build up. Treatment options vary from ventriculoperitoneal shunts (VP) and endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV). Any treatment done for the baby would be done postnatal. This case acknowledges the importance of advanced prenatal imaging in order to detect fetal anomalies that may be present in fetal development. The early detection of said anomalies allows for a further pursuit of testing as well as constructing an effective treatment plan for after birth.
Keywords: congenital hydrocephalus, prenatal diagnosis, ventriculomegaly, ventriculoperitoneal shunt, endoscopic third ventriculostomy
