A team led by researchers at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital report that mice lacking the protein Alix
develop hydrocephalus or «water on the brain.»
Those who do not die, often
develop hydrocephalus, a buildup of fluids in the brain cavities that can cause head deformation and cognitive deficits.
Not exact matches
The biggest need for infant brain surgery in the
developing world is infection - caused
hydrocephalus.»
Acquired
hydrocephalus develops when the flow of CSF is blocked or altered by infection, tumor, or swelling.