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What are the two types of herniation that occurs with ICP?

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The two types of herniation due to increased ICP are uncal herniation and central transtentorial herniation. However, the provided reference material discusses spina bifida and inflammation of the CNS, which do not directly pertain to brain herniation caused by increased ICP.

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The student's question pertains to the two types of herniation that can occur due to increased intracranial pressure (ICP). However, the provided information talks about three types of spina bifida (occulta, meningocele, and myelomeningocele) and the two types of inflammation that can impact the central nervous system (CNS), but does not directly address the two types of herniation associated with ICP. This seems to be a mix-up in the question the student has asked.

For clarity, herniation due to increased ICP typically refers to the displacement of brain tissue. The two main types are uncal herniation (where part of the brain called the uncus pushes past the tentorium cerebelli) and central transtentorial herniation (where parts of both hemispheres of the brain push downward through the tentorial notch). These herniations are life-threatening conditions that require immediate medical attention.

If the question relates to spina bifida, the answer is as provided in the reference material where spina bifida can be classified into three types: occulta, meningocele, and myelomeningocele. If the focus is on inflammation of the CNS, the two types would be infectious (such as meningitis and encephalitis due to microbial pathogens) and noninfectious causes (like trauma, cancer, or reactions to certain drugs).

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