Hydrocephalus occurs in the breed.
Hydrocephalus occurs when the fluid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord builds up in the ventricles of the brain.
Not exact matches
In theory, a compound like this might be given to premature babies from birth in an effort to prevent
hydrocephalus should a brain bleed
occur, or to pregnant women whose fetuses are at risk of
hydrocephalus because of bleeding.
The exact causes are uncertain but acquired
hydrocephalus may
occur at any point during a dog's life.
Occasionally,
hydrocephalus can
occur in Pom puppies.
Although the respiratory system signs are usually the most important, several signs related to pathology in other tissues with ciliated epithelia or microtubules can
occur, such as otitis media, infertility in males and females,
hydrocephalus, and renal fibrosis or dilation of renal tubules.
Obstructive
hydrocephalus may
occur.
Puppies with congenital
hydrocephalus may do well following shunt placement if severe brain damage has not
occurred.