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Hydrocephalus

Hydrocephalus is the buildup of too much cerebrospinal fluid in the brain. Normally, this fluid cushions your brain. When you have too much, though, it puts harmful pressure on your brain.

Hydrocephalus can be congenital, or present at birth. Causes include genetic problems and problems with how the fetus develops. An unusually large head is the main sign of congenital hydrocephalus.

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  1. Hydrocephalus (National Library of Medicine)  
    Hydrocephalus is the buildup of too much cerebrospinal fluid in the brain. Normally, this fluid cushions your ... though, it puts harmful pressure on your brain. Hydrocephalus can be congenital, or present at birth. Causes ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/hydrocephalus.html - Health Topics
  2. Normal pressure hydrocephalus 
    Hydrocephalus is a buildup of spinal fluid inside the fluid chambers of the brain. Hydrocephalus means "water on the brain." Normal pressure hydrocephalus ( ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000752.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Megalencephaly-polymicrogyria-polydactyly-hydrocephalus syndrome 
    Megalencephaly-polymicrogyria-polydactyly-hydrocephalus (MPPH) syndrome is a rare disorder that primarily affects the development of the brain. Affected individuals ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/...ogyria-polydactyly-hydrocephalus-syndrome - Genetics
  4. Hydrocephalus 
    Hydrocephalus is a buildup of fluid inside the skull that leads to the brain pushing against the skull. Hydrocephalus means "water on the brain."
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001571.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. L1 syndrome 
    ... include, from most severe to least, X-linked hydrocephalus with stenosis of the aqueduct of Sylvius (HSAS), ... condition: a buildup of fluid in the brain (hydrocephalus) that is often present from before birth, muscle ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/l1-syndrome - Genetics
  6. Ventriculoperitoneal shunt - discharge 
    Your child has hydrocephalus and a shunt was placed to drain excess fluid and relieve pressure in the brain. This buildup of brain ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000149.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Dandy-Walker malformation 
    ... have a buildup of fluid in the brain (hydrocephalus) that may cause increased head size (macrocephaly). Up ... problems related to the condition.Problems related to hydrocephalus or complications of its treatment are the most ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/dandy-walker-malformation - Genetics
  8. Hydrocephalus Association (Hydrocephalus Association)  
    https://www.hydroassoc.org - Other Resources
  9. Aase syndrome 
    Aase syndrome is a rare disorder that involves anemia and certain joint and skeletal deformities. ... Many cases of Aase syndrome occur ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001662.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Walker-Warburg syndrome 
    ... have a buildup of fluid in the brain (hydrocephalus) or abnormalities of certain parts of the brain, ... syndrome Chemke syndrome COD-MD syndrome HARD syndrome Hydrocephalus, agyria, and retinal dysplasia MDDGA Muscular dystrophy-dystroglycanopathy ( ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/walker-warburg-syndrome - Genetics
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