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Does hydrocephalus cause dirt to be present on your skin?

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Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

No: I'm not sure I understand the question....hydrocephalus is enlargement of the brain ventricles, has nothing to do with dirt on the skin.

Answered 1/5/2019

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