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Sphenoethmoidal encephalocele: a case report
D S Acherman1, D K Bosman, C M A M van der Horst
1Department of Surgery, The Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
Summary
This study details a rare infant sphenoethmoidal encephalocele case. An extracranial, transpalatal surgery successfully removed the encephalocele.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Neurosurgery
- Craniofacial Anomalies
Background:
- Sphenoethmoidal encephalocele is a rare congenital malformation.
- Early diagnosis and surgical intervention are crucial for favorable outcomes.
Observation:
- A neonate presented with a large sphenoethmoidal encephalocele.
- The encephalocele extended through the skull base into the nasopharynx.
Findings:
- Surgical management involved an extracranial, transpalatal approach.
- Complete excision of the encephalocele was achieved with no immediate complications.
Implications:
- This case highlights the efficacy of the transpalatal approach for sphenoethmoidal encephaloceles.
- Successful treatment can prevent significant neurological and cosmetic sequelae.