Cerebral edema is fluid buildup that may cause swelling of the brain. Cerebral edema is a life-threatening condition that causes fluid to accumulate in the brain. Cerebral edema can lead to an increase in intracranial pressure.Cerebral edema may be due to increased fluid leakage from blood vessels or cellular injury.

Types of cerebral edema include:

• Cytotoxic cerebral edema
• Interstitial cerebral edema
• Vasogenic cerebral edema

What is Cytotoxic Cerebral Edema?

Cytotoxic edema is fluid shift due to injury.

What is Interstitial Cerebral Edema?

Interstitial edema is fluid shift to intercellular spaces due to pressure of cerebrospinal fluid.

What is Vasogenic Cerebral Edema?

Vasogenic edema is fluid shift to intercellular spaces due to pressure.