Bobble-Head Doll Syndrome Caused by Aqueductal Web–Associated Obstructive Hydrocephalus in an Adult: A Case Report with Video
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5334/tohm.1246 | Journal eISSN: 2160-8288
Language: English
Page range: 54 - 54
Submitted on: Jun 18, 2026
Accepted on: Sep 27, 2026
Published on: Oct 8, 2026
Published by: Ubiquity Press
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