Normal-pressure hydrocephalus presenting with psychiatric symptoms : in practice - case report
A 62-year-old man presented with a 2-month history of psychiatric symptoms. These were preceded by cognitive deterioration, urinary incontinence and an abnormal gait. A diagnosis of normal-pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) was made, and the patient improved after surgery.
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| Published in | South African medical journal Vol. 106; no. 2; p. 162 |
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| Main Authors | , , |
| Format | Journal Article |
| Language | English |
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Health and Medical Publishing Group (HMPG)
01.02.2016
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| Summary: | A 62-year-old man presented with a 2-month history of psychiatric symptoms. These were preceded by cognitive deterioration, urinary incontinence and an abnormal gait. A diagnosis of normal-pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) was made, and the patient improved after surgery. |
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| ISSN: | 0256-9574 2078-5135 |
| DOI: | 10.7196/SAMJ.2016.v106i2.10512 |