Enlargement of the posterior horns of the lateral ventricles and recurrent falls: A clinical study

Abstract

This is a retrospective study of 12 patients with enlargement of the posterior horns of the lateral ventricles and recurrent falls. The cause was posterior cortical atrophy in eight patients and white matter disintegration in four. Changes in the gray and white matter in the parieto-occipital regions and ventricular expansion are associated with disintegration of the visuospatial and attentional mechanisms, compromising safe navigation and mobility, and increasing the risk of falls. Age, hypertension, and diabetes in the study could independently increase the risk of falls, and could be factors in the development of structural and functional changes in the areas involved.