Shortly after birth, David's head began to grow. A shunt was placed in his skull to drain fluid. He has seizures, trouble seeing, and mild intellectual deficits. David's most likely diagnosis is __________.

A. microcephaly
B. phenylketonuria
C. Turner's syndrome
D. hydrocephaly


Answer: D

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