What Causes Hydrocephaly (also Hydrocephalus)?
An enlarged head in infants and increased CSF pressure are frequent findings but are not necessary for the diagnosis. Hydrocephalus is sometimes inaccurately referred to as "water on the brain."
Normally, CSF is secreted in the cavities of the brain and absorbed by a membrane that lines the cavities. If the...
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