About The Medical Condition Hakims Syndrome

ClusterMed

Find the definition of the medical term Hakims Syndrome. Hakims Syndrome defined and explained for easy understanding at the Medical Conditions from ClusterMed.info.

Hakims Syndrome

Hakims Syndrome Medical Condition Defined & Explained
Hakims Syndrome Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Hakims Syndrome?

A form of compensated hydrocephalus characterized clinically by a slowly progressive gait disorder (see GAIT DISORDERS, NEUROLOGIC), progressive intellectual decline, and URINARY INCONTINENCE. Spinal fluid pressure tends to be in the high normal range. This condition may result from processes which interfere with the absorption of CSF including SUBARACHNOID HEMORRHAGE, chronic MENINGITIS, and other conditions. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, pp631-3)

More Medical Conditions

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

Medical Conditions Definitions Of The Day