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Giant Occipital Meningoencephalocele in a Neonate: A Therapeutic Challenge

Encephalocele is a rare lesion, being an embryological mesodermal anomaly which results in a defect in the cranium and dura, associated with herniation of meninges, cerebrospinal fluid, or brain tissues through a defect usually covered by scalp. Surgical management of children with giant occipital e...

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Published in:Journal of pediatric neurosciences 2017-01, Vol.12 (1), p.46-48
Main Authors: Kumar, Vikul, Kulwant, S Bhaikhel, Saurabh, Suman, Richa, S Chauhan
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Language:English
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Summary:Encephalocele is a rare lesion, being an embryological mesodermal anomaly which results in a defect in the cranium and dura, associated with herniation of meninges, cerebrospinal fluid, or brain tissues through a defect usually covered by scalp. Surgical management of children with giant occipital encephalocele requires careful attention to pediatric anesthetic and surgical principles. We present a case of a giant occipital encephalocele highlighting the problems encountered in its management.
ISSN:1817-1745
1998-3948
DOI:10.4103/1817-1745.205655