Treatment for hydrocephaly would involve
A) placement on a special diet that restricts phenylalinine as early as possible.
B) surgical implantation of a tube to drain fluid from the brain into the abdomen to minimize brain damage.
C) a thyroid horomone replacement.
D) the addition of increased amounts of iodine in the child's diet.

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Hydrocephaly is a condition where there is an accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain, leading to increased intracranial pressure and potential brain damage. The most common treatment for hydrocephaly is surgical placement of a shunt, which is a hollow tube that drains excess fluid from the brain into another part of the body (often the abdomen) where it can be absorbed. This helps to reduce pressure in the brain and prevent further damage. Dietary changes or hormonal replacement would not be effective treatments for hydrocephaly.

Treatment for Hydrocephaly Would Involve