| hydrocephalus |
an abnormal condition in which cerebrospinal fluid collects in the ventricles of the brain; in infants it can cause abnormally rapid growth of the head and bulging fontanelles and a small face; in adults the symptoms are primarily neurological
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| hydrocephalus |
A condition of fluid accumulation in the ventricles (spaces) of the brain; the swelling generally creates pressure on the brain tissues and can cause severe damage if not treated properly.
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| hydrocephalus |
A condition in which excess cerebrospinal fluid accumulates in the brain, often treated with the surgical placement of a shunt to divert the fluid from the brain.
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| hydrocephalus |
Greek,hydro= water + cephalus= brain" developmental abnormality, rostral neural tube defect anterior neuropore fails to close.
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| hydrocephalus |
An accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid within the skull.
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