What is the most common cause of 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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Stenosis of the aqueduct of Sylvius is the most common cause of hydrocephalus in infants. This narrowing limits the normal flow of cerebrospinal fluid from the third to the fourth ventricle, leading to an accumulation of fluid in the brain.

What Is the Most Common Cause of Hydrocephalus in Infants