hydrocephalus

• Afección médica caracterizada por la acumulación anormal de líquido cefalorraquídeo en los ventrículos del cerebro, lo que puede provocar un aumento de la presión intracraneal y síntomas neurológicos.

A medical condition characterized by an abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid within the ventricles of the brain, which can lead to increased intracranial pressure and neurological symptoms.

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1. A medical condition involving excess cerebrospinal fluid in the brainC1formalmedical

   A disorder where cerebrospinal fluid accumulates abnormally in the brain's ventricles, causing increased pressure. In infants, this leads to rapid head growth, bulging fontanelles, and a small face; in adults, symptoms are mainly neurological, such as headaches, vision problems, and cognitive difficulties.

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   • The baby was diagnosed with hydrocephalus shortly after birth.
   • Surgeons placed a shunt to drain excess fluid from the brain of the hydrocephalus patient.
   • Adults with hydrocephalus often experience changes in balance and memory.
   • Without treatment, hydrocephalus can cause permanent brain damage.

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