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What is congenital hydrocephalus?
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Fluid onthe brain: Being born with enlargement of the fluid spaces around the brain. Intrauterine infections and errors in brain development are common causes. An evaluation by your pediatrician and pediatric neurologist are the only way to get a better answer.
Answered 12/14/2014
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Hydrocephalus: Congenital hydrocephalus is a situation where an infant is born with increased spinal fluid within the brain which is called hydrocephalus. Congenital means it was present at birth.
Answered 8/19/2020
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