Slit Ventricle Syndrome

An intermittent and self-limiting headache disorder in individuals with CEREBROSPINAL FLUID SHUNTS emplaced for the treatment of HYDROCEPHALUS. The symptoms of headache, vomiting, and cranial neuropathies are associated with intermittent obstruction of the shunt.

Year introduced: 2010

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Tree Number(s): C23.550.767.884, C23.888.592.612.441.500

MeSH Unique ID: D056124

Entry Terms:

• Slit Ventricle Syndromes
• Syndrome, Slit Ventricle
• Syndromes, Slit Ventricle

Previous Indexing:

• Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunts (1979-2009)
• Headache (1982-2009)
• Ventriculostomy (2001-2009)

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Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms
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Slit Ventricle Syndrome

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Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms
Signs and Symptoms
Neurologic Manifestations
Pain
Headache
Slit Ventricle Syndrome