Obvious ex vacuo prominence

What does "Obvious ex vacuo prominence" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

"Obvious ex vacuo prominence" is a term used in medical reports to describe a situation where a part of the brain has become noticeably larger or more prominent. This usually happens when there's been a loss of brain tissue, often due to an injury or disease. The space left by the lost tissue gets filled with cerebrospinal fluid, causing the nearby brain structures, like the ventricles (fluid-filled spaces in the brain), to expand or appear more prominent.

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