A magnetic resonance scan of a 1-year-old girl indicates an obstruction of the aqueduct of Sylvius. This patient is most likely suffering from which of the following?
A) Hydrocephaly
B) Meningocele
C) Anencephaly
D) Exencephaly

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The aqueduct of Sylvius, also known as the cerebral aqueduct, connects the third and fourth ventricles in the brain. Obstruction of this aqueduct can prevent cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from flowing properly, leading to an accumulation of CSF in the ventricles, a condition known as hydrocephalus.

A Magnetic Resonance Scan of a 1-Year-Old Girl Indicates an Obstruction