Parietal intradiploic encephalocele. Case report

Area of Science:

• Neurology
• Developmental Biology
• Neurosurgery

Background:

• Encephaloceles are congenital herniations of brain tissue through skull defects.
• Midline encephaloceles are the most common type, while temporal bone encephaloceles are rare.

Observation:

• This report details a unique case of an intradiploic encephalocele.
• The encephalocele contained a cerebrospinal fluid cyst.

Findings:

• The intradiploic encephalocele presented as an unusual developmental anomaly.
• The case highlights variations in encephalocele presentation.

Implications:

• Understanding rare encephalocele variations is crucial for diagnosis and surgical planning.
• This case contributes to the literature on skull base developmental anomalies.