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   Which side of the brain is bigger?

   • When this happens, it's usually the left side that's larger. The third ventricle is a narrow, funnel-shaped structure situated between your right and left thalamus, just above your brain stem. The fourth ventricle is a diamond-shaped structure that runs alongside your brain stem.

   Ventricles of the Brain: Anatomy, Function, Associated Conditions

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   What causes a brain blockage?

   • A blockage may happen from one ventricle to another or from the ventricles to other spaces around the brain. Poor absorption. Less common is a problem with absorbing cerebrospinal fluid.

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   What are brain lesions?

   • Brain lesions are areas of damaged brain tissue. This kind of damage happens because of brain injuries or medical conditions. A stroke, for example, is a type of brain lesion. Lesions can disrupt the way your brain works, causing a wide range of symptoms, such as weakness, disruption of one or more senses and confusion.

   Brain Lesions: What They Are, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

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   Are brain lesions permanent?

   • Brain lesions are areas of brain tissue that show damage from injury or disease. The most common way to detect brain lesions is with diagnostic imaging scans. Depending on the cause, some types of brain lesions will heal on their own or are treatable. However, some brain lesions are permanent or happen for reasons that can’t be treated or cured.

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2. www.gosh.nhs.uk › conditions-and-treatmentsVentriculomegaly - Great Ormond Street Hospital

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   Ventriculomegaly is the medical term used to describe enlargement of the ventricles of the brain. Hydrocephalus is the term used when enlargement of the ventricles has been caused by an increase in the pressure of the cerebro-spinal fluid (CSF) within them.

3. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditionsHydrocephalus - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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   Brain ventricles Enlarge image. Hydrocephalus is caused by an imbalance between how much cerebrospinal fluid is produced and how much is absorbed into the bloodstream. Tissues lining the ventricles of the brain produce cerebrospinal fluid. It flows through the ventricles by way of channels.

4. www.nhs.uk › conditions › hydrocephalusHydrocephalus - NHS

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   The brain constantly produces new CSF (about a pint a day), while old fluid is released from the brain and absorbed into the blood vessels. But if this process is interrupted, the amount of CSF can quickly build up, cause pressure in the brain. Read more about the causes of hydrocephalus.

5. www.verywellhealth.com › brain-ventricles-3146168What Your Brain Ventricles Do to Keep the Brain Fed

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   Sep 11, 2024 · Ventricles of the brain are cavities within the brain that produce and store cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). This liquid surrounds your brain and spinal cord, cushioning them and protecting them from trauma. It is also responsible for removing waste and delivering nutrients to your brain.

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   Apr 26, 2022 · Hydrocephalus is the excessive accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) within cavities of your brain called ventricles. This excess fluid causes your ventricles to widen, which puts harmful press on the tissues of your brain. Currently, there isn’t a cure for hydrocephalus, but it can be treated.

7. my.clevelandclinic.org › 17839-brain-lesionsBrain Lesions: What They Are, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

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   Brain lesions are areas of brain tissue that show damage from injury or disease. The most common way to detect brain lesions is with diagnostic imaging scans. Depending on the cause, some types of brain lesions will heal on their own or are treatable.

8. www.ninds.nih.gov › health-information › disordersHydrocephalus | National Institute of Neurological Disorders ...

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   Hydrocephalus is a neurological disorder caused by an abnormal buildup of cerebrospinal fluid in the ventricles (cavities) deep within the brain. This excess fluid causes the ventricles to widen, putting harmful pressure on the brain’s tissues.