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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?
Distinguished in Hydrocephalus Autosomal Recessive
Dr. Mark Tramo
Neurology
Distinguished in Hydrocephalus Autosomal Recessive
Dr. Mark Tramo
Neurology

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 in Thousand Oaks, California. Dr. Tramo has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus Autosomal Recessive. His top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus Autosomal Recessive, Serotonin Syndrome, Methylmalonic Acidemia, and Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS).

Ashley Tian
Advanced in Hydrocephalus Autosomal Recessive
Dr. Ashley Tian
General Surgery
Advanced in Hydrocephalus Autosomal Recessive
Dr. Ashley Tian
General Surgery

Banner Health Clinic

1432 South Dobson Road, Suite 403, 
Mesa, AZ 
480-412-7473
Languages Spoken:
English
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I enjoy growing orchids, traveling, cooking, and horseback riding. Dr. Tian is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus Autosomal Recessive. Her top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus Autosomal Recessive, Hydrocephalus Skeletal Anomalies, Metopic Ridge, and Craniosynostosis.

 
 
 
 
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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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Accepting New Patients

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, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome, Meningitis, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Pearson is currently accepting new patients.

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