Communicating hydrocephalus
ICD-10 Code
G91.0
Communicating hydrocephalus
Definition
An abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid within the ventricles of the brain that occurs as a consequence of impaired cerebrospinal fluid reabsorption by the arachnoid granulations.
Also known as non-obstructive hydrocephalus — per MONDO
Also identified as
- DOID 1573 per MONDO
- ICD10CM G91.0 per MONDO
- ICD9 331.3 per MONDO
- NCIT C34501 per MONDO
- SCTID 271569006 per MONDO
- UMLS C0009451 per MONDO
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Brain | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Brain | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Central nervous system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Central nervous system | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Nervous system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Nervous system | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |