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My sister was diagnosed with hydrocephalus. what do i need to know?
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Her age? Shunting: Some hc is due to tumors blocking the flow of csf. There the tumor must be removed. In the elderly one may have "non-obstructive hc" the cause of which is unclear. Most cases are treated by placing a shunt from ventricle in brain to the abdomen.
Answered 8/19/2013
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