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Hydrocephalus:

Abnormal buildup of cerebrospinal fluid in the ventricles of the brain. The fluid is often under increased pressure and can compress and damage the brain. Treatment is by insertion of a shunt to let the excess fluid exit and relieve the pressure.

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