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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?
Experienced in Hydrocephalus Autosomal Recessive
Dr. Matthew M. Pearson
Neurosurgery
Experienced in Hydrocephalus Autosomal Recessive
Dr. Matthew M. Pearson
Neurosurgery

Usa Health Physician Billing Services LLC

2451 University Hospital Dr, 
Mobile, AL 
251-471-7000
Languages Spoken:
English, Spanish
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Matthew Pearson is a Neurosurgery provider in Mobile, Alabama. Dr. Pearson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus Autosomal Recessive. His top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Pearson is currently accepting new patients.

Experienced in Hydrocephalus Autosomal Recessive
Dr. Greg Olavarria
Neurosurgery
Experienced in Hydrocephalus Autosomal Recessive
Dr. Greg Olavarria
Neurosurgery
1222 S Orange Ave, 
Orlando, FL 
321-841-3050
Languages Spoken:
English, Spanish
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Greg Olavarria is a Neurosurgery provider in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Olavarria is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus Autosomal Recessive. His top areas of expertise are Chiari Malformation Type 1, Chiari Malformation, Syringomyelia, Chiari Malformation Type 2, and Posterior Fossa Decompression. Dr. Olavarria is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Experienced in Hydrocephalus Autosomal Recessive
Dr. Mahua Dey
Neurosurgery
Experienced in Hydrocephalus Autosomal Recessive
Dr. Mahua Dey
Neurosurgery

University Of Wisconsin Medical Foundation Inc

600 Highland Ave, 
Madison, WI 
608-263-6400
Languages Spoken:
English, Hindi
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Mahua Dey is a Neurosurgery provider in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Dey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus Autosomal Recessive. Her top areas of expertise are Glioma, Gliomatosis Cerebri, Glioblastoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Balloon Sinuplasty. Dr. Dey is currently accepting new patients.

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