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Congenital hydrocephalus: a review of recent advances in genetic etiology and molecular mechanisms.
Military Medical Research - 12 Aug 2024
Liu Xiu-Yun, Song Xin, Czosnyka Marek, Robba Chiara, Czosnyka Zofia, Summers Jennifer Lee, Yu Hui-Jie, Gao Guo-Yi, Smielewski Peter, Guo Fang, Pang Mei-Jun, Ming Dong
Abstract excerpt
The global prevalence rate for congenital hydrocephalus (CH) is approximately one out of every five hundred births with multifaceted predisposing factors at play. Genetic influences stand as a major contributor to CH pathogenesis, and epidemiological evidence suggests their involvement in up to 40% of all cases observed globally. Knowledge about an individual's genetic susceptibility can significantly improve...
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