Hydrocephalus Autosomal Recessive Overview

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What is the definition of Hydrocephalus Autosomal Recessive?
Hydrocephalus autosomal recessive disorder is a rare inherited (genetic) condition in which an increased amount of cerebrospinal (CSF) fluid accumulates in the brain, causing an enlargement of the ventricles in the brain, which, in turn, creates increased pressure on the brain. Autosomal recessive means that the disorder was inherited from both parents who are carriers of the mutated L1CAM gene that causes a narrow passage between the third and fourth ventricles of the brain. Hydrocephalus autosomal recessive may occur alone as a congenital disorder or in combination with other malformations.
What are the symptoms of Hydrocephalus Autosomal Recessive?
Symptoms of hydrocephalus autosomal recessive disorder include a rapidly increasing head size or unusually large head, downward positioning of the eyes (sunsetting), lethargy, muscle weakness, drowsiness, irritability, bulging soft spot (fontanelle), seizures, and delayed development. If untreated, hydrocephalus autosomal recessive disorder may result in blindness and cognitive deterioration.
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What are the current treatments for Hydrocephalus Autosomal Recessive?
Treatment for hydrocephalus autosomal recessive disorder involves surgical placement of a shunt that drains the excess cerebrospinal fluid from the brain, usually into the abdominal cavity. Some patients with hydrocephalus autosomal recessive disorder may be treated surgically with third ventriculostomy, in which a hole is created in the floor of the third ventricle of the brain to allow cerebrospinal fluid to bypass the obstruction to be reabsorbed.
Who are the top Hydrocephalus Autosomal Recessive Local Doctors?
Dr. Paula L. Denson
Family Medicine
Dr. Paula L. Denson
Family Medicine

Tyler County Hospital District

1100 W Bluff St, 
Woodville, TX 
 (249.5 mi)
409-283-8141
Languages Spoken:
English
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Paula Denson is a Family Medicine provider in Woodville, Texas. Dr. Denson and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus Autosomal Recessive. Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Hypertensive Heart Disease. Dr. Denson is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. David Boucher
Internal Medicine
Dr. David Boucher
Internal Medicine

Texas Health Care PLLC

920 Santa Fe Dr, Suite 103, 
Weatherford, TX 
 (100.9 mi)
817-339-8855
Languages Spoken:
English
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David Boucher is an Internal Medicine provider in Weatherford, Texas. Dr. Boucher and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus Autosomal Recessive. His top areas of expertise are Bronchitis, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Hip Replacement, and Gastrostomy.

 
 
 
 
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Dr. Chandra S. Annapureddy
Internal Medicine
Dr. Chandra S. Annapureddy
Internal Medicine

Transitional Care Physicians PLLC

4553 N Loop 1604, Suite 1119, 
San Antonio, TX 
 (128.1 mi)
210-741-8782
Languages Spoken:
English, Telugu
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Chandra Annapureddy is an Internal Medicine provider in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Annapureddy and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus Autosomal Recessive. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Annapureddy is currently accepting new patients.

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