Human Male Hydrocephalic Skull

BC-340 $426.00

This skull, from an individual who suffered from hydrocephaly, is 3 times the size of a normal human skull and is heavier than one may think. Hydrocephaly is a congenital or an acquired pathological disorder of the central nervous system where the absorption rate of cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) is disrupted by a specific disease syndrome, a genetically induced malformation or a unique clinical condition. The usual clinical presentation of this condition is the enlargement and elongation of the bones of the brain case and in extreme cases, can surpass three times the normal size. This specimen came from a 22 year old male individual. Most cases are congenital (disease that is present at birth) and can occur in 1 in every 1000 babies. In cases where the condition occurs later in life, it is most often the result of some traumatic brain injury, lesions or tumors, stroke or infection. This incredible skull will be an invaluable teaching aid in understanding this condition as well as encouraging discussions of disease affecting the developing skull.

2-part skull (separate cranium & jaw).