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Hydrocephalus can cause learning impairment by putting pressure on the brain.

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Spina Bifida is often accompanied by hydrocephalus, or "water on the brain," which can cause learning disabilities. But not all children with Spina Bifida have hydrocephalus and therefore not all of them will have learning disabilities. Early intervention is vital.


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Which term means abnormally increases amount of cerebrospinal fluid within the brain?

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