Upasani AV, Patel DN, Chandna SB. A rare presentation of a transethmoidal encephalocele at birth.
Pediatr Neonatol 2014;
55:404-6. [PMID:
23597536 DOI:
10.1016/j.pedneo.2012.12.015]
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Abstract
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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