What Is the Most Common Cause of Obstructive Hydrocephalus in Infants

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Multiple Choice

What is the most common cause of obstructive hydrocephalus in infants?

• A)Obstructed arachnoid villi
• B)Stenosis of the aqueduct of Sylvius
• C)Excessive production of cerebrospinal fluid
• D)Impaired cerebrospinal fluid circulation in the subarachnoid space

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Definitions:

Coccyx

The small, triangular bone at the base of the spinal column in humans, composed of three to five fused vertebrae.

Sacral Hiatus

An opening at the end of the sacral canal in the vertebral column, through which nerves and membranes can pass.

Superior Articular Facet

A part of a vertebra that connects with an adjacent vertebra above it, facilitating spinal movement and support.

Median Sacral Crest

A ridge of bone on the posterior surface of the sacrum, formed by the fusion of the spinous processes of the sacral vertebrae.