Behavioural problems in children with infantile hydrocephalus.

• The occurrence of behavioural problems in a population-based series of children with infantile hydrocephalus (non-spina bifida) was analysed, using parent questionnaires. Children with both infantile hydrocephalus and mental retardation had significantly more behavioural problems compared with those with no mental retardation and controls. Inattentiveness and hyperactivity were particularly typical. No differences were found between children with infantile hydrocephalus and no mental retardation and the control group.

Subject headings

MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP  -- Klinisk medicin -- Psykiatri (hsv//swe)

MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES  -- Clinical Medicine -- Psychiatry (hsv//eng)

Keyword

Adolescent

Brain Damage

Chronic

Diagnosis

Psychology

Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunts

Psychology

Child

Child Behavior Disorders

Diagnosis

Psychology

Female

Follow-Up Studies

Humans

Hydrocephalus

Psychology

Surgery

Intellectual Disability

Diagnosis

Psychology

Male

Neuropsychological Tests

Postoperative Complications

Diagnosis

Psychology

Risk Factors

Publication and Content Type

ref (subject category)

art (subject category)