Congenital hydrocephalus
Current as of: May 27, 2020
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review: John Pope MD - Pediatrics & Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine & Christian G. Zimmerman MD, FACS, MBA - Neurological Surgery
Congenital hydrocephalusCongenital hydrocephalus is a condition present at birth in which too much cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) collects inside the brain. Fluid may not drain from the brain's passageways (ventricles) or may not be absorbed as it should be. This leads to increased pressure within the brain. Usually a baby with this condition will have a bigger head than other babies the same age. Early treatment—before age 4 months—is important to help limit or prevent brain damage. Current as of: May 27, 2020 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: John Pope MD - Pediatrics & Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine & Christian G. Zimmerman MD, FACS, MBA - Neurological Surgery |
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