Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Is Supratentorial Ventricular Dilatation Curable?
Hello doctors I m Mrs Oiendrila Mukherjee from kolkata,I ve a female baby age 1yr 7m.I went to doctor bcoz of her instable walking & the orthopedic suggested me to get a c.t.scan of brain & the impression is SUPRATENTORIAL VENTRICULAR DILATATION-?cause I went to the consultant he refrd her to a neurologist.I just want to know is it curable?please let me know
Mon, 18 Dec 2017
Hi... nothing to worry. This is curable. The Neurologist will suggest you to see a neurosurgeon. Probably she might require a ventriculoperitoneal shunt and this will reduce the pressure in her brain, which will make her walk normally after Physiotherapy. Do not worry about it.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further queries related to your child health, Talk to a Pediatrician. Click here to Book a Consultation.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Loading Online Doctors....