A Rare Presentation of a Transethmoidal Encephalocele at Birth
Transethmoidal encephalocele is a very rare condition. Herein, we report the case of a neonate with a transethmoidal encephalocele, who presented with an externally visible intranasal mass at birth. Clinical suspicion of intracranial extension was confirmed by radiological imaging. A bifrontal crani...
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| Summary: | Transethmoidal encephalocele is a very rare condition. Herein, we report the case of a neonate with a transethmoidal encephalocele, who presented with an externally visible intranasal mass at birth. Clinical suspicion of intracranial extension was confirmed by radiological imaging. A bifrontal craniotomy was done to divide the narrow communicating duct. The mass was delivered through the nostril and duraplasty was completed. The postoperative recovery was uneventful. |
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| Item Description: | 1875-9572 10.1016/j.pedneo.2012.12.015 |