In the context of AD, what is 'hydrocephalus ex vacuo'?
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Correct answer: Compensatory ventricular enlargement due to loss of brain parenchyma
As the brain undergoes significant atrophy in AD, the ventricles enlarge to fill the space previously occupied by brain tissue. This is not due to increased pressure, but is a secondary 'ex vacuo' effect.
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