Encephaloceles
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Encephaloceles. Encephaloceles are congenital neural tube defects. There are defects in the dura and skull. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Pathology
- Encephaloceles are congenital neural tube defects
- There are defects in the dura and skull
- These enable intracranial structures to extrude
Types
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Genetic syndromic associations
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Locations
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Associated congenital anomalies
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Clinical features
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Investigations
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Treatment
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References
- Markovic I, Bosnjakovic P, Milenkovic Z. Occipital encephalocele: cause, incidence, neuroimaging and surgical management. Curr Pediatr Rev 2020; 16:200-205.
- Sağlam D, Bilgici MC, Bekçi T, Albayrak C, Albayrak D. Autosomal recessive osteopetrosis with a unique imaging finding: multiple encephaloceles. Skeletal Radiol 2017; 46:701-704.
- Alle P, Thakar S. Teaching NeuroImage: Basal encephaloceles with CSF rhinorrhea in a patient with osteopetrosis. Neurology 2024; 103:e210066.
- Yamazaki K, Kanaya K, Uda T, et al. Frontal encephalocele plus epilepsy: a case report and review of the literature. Brain Sci 2023; 13:115.
- Agashe S, Lundstrom BN, Brinkmann BH, et al. Temporal encephalocele: an epileptogenic focus confirmed by direct intracranial electroencephalography. Epilepsy Behav Rep 2023; 22:100601.
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