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Query: UMLS:C0264733 (ventricular dilatation)
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Hydrocephalus is a common medical condition characterized by abnormalities in the secretion,circulation or resorption of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), resulting in ventricular dilatation. The pathogenetic mechanism for the hydrocephalus is attributed to: the overproduction of CSF by the choroid plexus; the defect in CSF absorption and obstruction of CSF flow in the cerebral ventricles. However, the underlying etiology is poorly understood. With the development of genetic engineering, a growing body of evidence indicates that genetic factors play an essential role in the pathogenesis of hydrocephalus. It is the aim of this review to summarize these findings.
Zhejiang Da Xue Xue Bao Yi Xue Ban 2010 Nov
PMID:[Research advances on associated genes and pathogenesis of hydrocephalus]. 2116 61