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Hydrocephalus In Babies In The Womb. Hydrocephalus can occur either as a condition present at birth congenital or it can be acquired later in life. Hydrocephalus is a condition where excess cerebrospinal fluid remains in the cavities of the brain causing the brain and skull to swell. It can be caused by a condition such as spina bifida or an infection the mother develops during pregnancy such as mumps or rubella German measles. When theres too much fluid inside or around the brain your baby will be diagnosed with hydrocephalus.
Hydrocephalus can occur either as a condition present at birth congenital or it can be acquired later in life. Certain infections during pregnancy. In some babies the condition is genetic such as in babies with congenital aqueductal stenosis. Other conditions such as neural tube defects like spina bifida are also associated with. The mortality rate for infants is approximately 5 percent. Cerebrospinal fluid cushions and protects the brain and spinal cord.
Abnormal enlargement of the head is.
In some babies the condition is genetic such as in babies with congenital aqueductal stenosis. There is a narrow channel which connects the third and fourth ventricles of the brain to allow CSF to drain. Abnormal enlargement of the head is. Other conditions such as neural tube defects like spina bifida are also associated with. All babies are their own unique individuals. In some babies the condition is genetic such as in babies with congenital aqueductal stenosis.