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September 23, 2025CureusOpen Access

Incidental Diagnosis of Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus in Elderly Patients Presenting With Acute Neurological Illnesses: A Report of Two Cases

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KAKoKo AungTexas Tech UniversityNSNicholas SawSenshu UniversityECE. ChoSeoul National University

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Implication

Case reports reveal diagnosed normal pressure hydrocephalus in elderly patients, highlighting the need for neuroimaging and awareness.

Key Points

  • Diagnosis of normal pressure hydrocephalus enabled better supportive care despite advanced age and comorbidities.
  • Two elderly patients were diagnosed with probable normal pressure hydrocephalus, highlighting missed opportunities for treatment.
  • Neuroimaging revealed ventriculomegaly, prompting attention to previously unaddressed symptoms consistent with normal pressure hydrocephalus.
  • Awareness of normal pressure hydrocephalus can enhance decision-making and long-term management in elderly patients with complex health issues.

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Aung et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d4759931b076d99fa6da42https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.93025
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