Is it possible that you can have hydrocephalus without high icp?

Yes.: Normal pressure hydrocephalus (communicating) is a distinct pathological entity from the typical obstructive hydrocephalus. Impaired absorption of fluid is thought to be the cause, as is hemorrhage and meningitis in the past. It can still benefit from shunt placement, so talk to a neurologist for optimal evaluation and management.

Yes: Normal pressure hydrocephalus(nph)is an entity that may affect up to 500, 000 people in the U.S. The typical triad of symptoms is gait problems, memory problems, and bladder incontinence. By definition, the pressure is normal. This can be treated very effectively with a ventriculo-peritoneal shunt. Nph is more prevalent in patients with a history of traumatic brain injury, brain tumors, stroke.

Yes: Normal pressure hydrocephalus is an example.