Otogenic hydrocephalus

There are two types of auricular hydrocephalus, one is true hydrocephalus with increased cerebrospinal fluid and dilated ventricles, and the other is cerebral venous circulation disorder intracranial hypertension, which is the sequelae of lateral sinus thrombophlebitis. The latter is more common.

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