Medshotsalmost 7 years ago

Hydrocephalus

This is a skull of a baby died because of an extreme case of hydrocephalus.Hydrocephalus is a condition in which there will be an accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain leading to increased intracranial pressure. This will lead to convulsions, tunnel vision, and mental disabilities.This image you see is a result of high volume of fluid leading to increased pressure, leaving the skull opened up like a flower.Photo by drlindseyfitzharris