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Cerebral Edema

神经外科

Common symptoms

脑软化、脑灰质异常、瘫痪、脑电波的改变、血脑屏障通透性高、突发、无痛的局部水肿、视乳头水肿、神志不清、颅内压增高、癫痫的复杂部分性发作

The pathology of disease

Cerebral edema is abnormal accumulation of fluid in brain tissue, classified as vasogenic (blood-brain barrier disruption, tumor/infarct), cytotoxic (cellular swelling, hypoxia/ischemia), and interstitial (hydrocephalus). It raises intracranial pressure and can cause herniation. Clinical: headache/vomiting, reduced consciousness, focal deficits. Treatment: head elevation, manage airway/oxygen, osmotic agents (mannitol/hypertonic saline), and treat the underlying cause (tumor/infarct/hydrocephalus/hemorrhage).

Common Symptoms

Headache/vomiting; reduced consciousness; focal deficits; raised ICP; risk of herniation

Causes and Pathogenesis

Vasogenic/cytotoxic/interstitial fluid accumulation raises brain volume and ICP, risking herniation.

Treatment

Head elevation; airway/oxygen; mannitol/hypertonic saline; treat underlying cause; ICP monitoring

Preventive Measures

Treat underlying lesion; ICP monitoring; ICU.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the Neurology department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.