Which condition is characterized by the accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid within the brain's ventricles, leading to increased intracranial pressure?
Brain abscess
Intracerebral hemorrhage
Brain tumor
Hydrocephalus
Hydrocephalus is the condition characterized by an abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid within the brain's ventricles, which leads to increased intracranial pressure. It can manifest with symptoms such as headache, nausea, vomiting, and visual disturbances. Recognizing this condition is essential for timely intervention. A brain abscess involves a collection of pus within the brain's tissue due to an infection, while an intracerebral hemorrhage is bleeding within the brain tissue itself. A brain tumor refers to an abnormal growth of cells within the brain, but it does not involve the specific accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid like hydrocephalus does.
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