What Is Hydrocephalus? What Causes Hydrocephalus?

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What Is Hydrocephalus? What Causes Hydrocephalus?

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Hydrocephalus, also called Water on the Brain is a condition in which there is an abnormal build up of CSF (cerebrospinal fluid) in the cavities (ventricles) of the brain. The buildu

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