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In the given case, a 10-month-old baby displays the symptoms such as enlarging head circumference along with delayed overall development, elevated CSF pressure, and bulging anterior fontanelle. Based on this determine the following:
(a) The possible cause(s) responsible for enlarged head.
(b) The tests that aids in obtaining the information about the ailment of the baby.
(c) The CSF-containing or ventricles that are expected to be enlarged on the basis of tests conducted showing constricted cerebral aqueduct. The areas would likely not be visible.
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