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  • hydrocephalus
    hydrocephalus

    Hydrocephalus is often congenital, meaning that it is present at birth; however, it may be acquired and thus occurs later in life. Congenital hydrocephalus is typically caused by malformations of structures in the ventricles, including the ducts through which CSF flows. The most common congenital malformations that block…

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    Hydrocephalus is often congenital, meaning that it is present at birth; however, it may be acquired and thus occurs later in life. Congenital hydrocephalus is typically caused by malformations of structures in the ventricles, including the ducts through which CSF flows. The most common congenital malformations that block…

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