Question
A five-month-old girl was found to have external hydrocephalus through an MRI scan, and her cytomegalovirus test was positive. After intelligence tests, physical development tests, and EEGs, all results were normal. However, the baby showed symptoms of unstable head support and reluctance to stand. What treatment methods should be adopted? Is it possible to leave complications?
Answer
The diagnosis of external hydrocephalus is not very accurate. Infants may have incomplete brain development due to various reasons, resulting in the brain tissue not being completely filled with the skull, but not in a vacuum state, instead filled with fluid. This condition is different from “hydrocephalus” caused by trauma or other reasons. The fluid filling actually promotes brain development, so no treatment is currently necessary. It is recommended to observe for a period of time, such as until around one year of age, and consider treatment if the development is still lagging behind. No treatment is needed at present.