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What causes hydrocephalus and why is it more serious in adults than kids?

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Hydrocephalus in examined in children and adults.

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Hydrocephalus may be caused by a variety of factors. For example, an obstruction or an inflammation in the brain can interfere with the drainage of the cerebrospinal fluid from the ventricles. Such fluid normally would flow into the subarachnoid ...

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