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Does the Fourth Ventricle Change with Age? A Look at Conflicting Evidence

According to imaging studies, the overall ventricular system typically enlarges with age as the brain experiences natural atrophy. This leads to the pressing question: does the fourth ventricle change with age, or does it remain relatively stable? The answer is more complex than it appears, with some studies showing an increase in its volume while others report minimal change compared to the other ventricles.