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Published	10/08/2024	Hydrocephalus is a result of either CSF {{c1::over-production}} or a problem with {{c1::draining/absorbing}} CSF.
Published	10/08/2024	CSF is created in the four {{c1::choroid plexuses}} and by the walls of the ventricles. CSF is absorbed into the {{c1::venous}} system by th…
Published	10/08/2024	Congenital causes of hydrocephalus:The most common cause of hydrocephalus is {{c1::aqueductal stenosis}}, leading to insufficient drainage of CSF
Published	10/08/2024	Other causes of hydrocephalus:{{c1::Arachnoid cysts}} can block the outflow of CSF if they are large enough{{c1::Arnold-Chiari malformation}}&nbs…
Published	10/08/2024	Presentation of hydrocephalus:The cranial bones in babies are not fused at the sutures until around {{c2::2 years}} of age. Signs & Symp…
Published	10/08/2024	A {{c1::VP shunt}} can be surgically inserted that drains the extra CSF from the brain.
Published	10/08/2024	VP Shunt complications:{{c1::Infection}}{{c1::Blockage}}Excessive {{c1::drainage}}{{c1::Intraventricular haemorrhage}}{{c1::Outgrowing}} them (they ty…
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