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My daughter has hydrocephalus the ultrasound says absent septum pellucidum,we know about hydro but what is the absent p. and is that harmful to her?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Septum pellucidum: Missing septum pellucidum is a rare neurological anomaly which can cause seizures, low muscle tone, intellectual deficits, and possible endocrine problems.in some cases vision may also be affected.

Answered 5/29/2014

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