Ballooning

Ballooning refers to an increase in the circumference or “distension” of an anatomical structure. For example, in Hydrocephalus, the Ventricular system may become distended.

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Ballooned third ventricle on CT
Visualization of marked ballooning of the third ventricle due to hydrocephalus on an axial CT image.

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