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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?
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UT Southwestern - Department Of Neurological Surgery

5303 Harry Hines Blvd, 7th Fl Ste 600, 
Dallas, TX 
214-645-8800
Languages Spoken:
English
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Jonathan White is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. White is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus Autosomal Recessive. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Hydrocephalus, Brain Aneurysm, Microvascular Decompression, and Thrombectomy.

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Dr. Mark Tramo
Neurology
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Dr. Mark Tramo
Neurology
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Kolar N. Murthy M.D. Inc.

2220 Lynn Rd Ste 300, 
Thousand Oaks, CA 
805-497-4500
Experience:
44+ years
Languages Spoken:
English
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Mark Tramo is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Thousand Oaks, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Tramo is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus Autosomal Recessive. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hydrocephalus Autosomal Recessive, Serotonin Syndrome, Methylmalonic Acidemia, and Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS).

 
 
 
 
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Dr. Mark E. Wagner
Family Medicine
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Dr. Mark E. Wagner
Family Medicine

Mark Wagner/Pamela Murphy

623 North 5th Street, 
Reading, PA 
610-374-8585
Languages Spoken:
English
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Mark Wagner is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Reading, Pennsylvania. Dr. Wagner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus Autosomal Recessive. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), and Legionnaire Disease. Dr. Wagner is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Family Physicians.

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