Congenital lateral encephalocele-case report

Area of Science:

• Neurology
• Pediatric Surgery
• Medical Imaging

Background:

• Encephalocele is a congenital neural tube defect involving protrusion of intracranial contents through a cranial defect.
• Typically, encephaloceles occur along the midline of the skull.
• Prenatal ultrasonography is a common diagnostic tool for encephalocele.

Observation:

• Lateral encephalocele is an exceptionally rare variant of encephalocele.
• This report focuses on a specific case of congenital lateral encephalocele.
• The presented case involved a congenital anomaly with lateral protrusion.

Findings:

• The case involved a congenital lateral encephalocele.
• Surgical intervention was performed for the lateral encephalocele.
• The rarity of lateral encephalocele cases in existing literature is highlighted.

Implications:

• This case contributes to the limited understanding of lateral encephalocele.
• Highlights the importance of considering rare presentations of neural tube defects.
• Informs surgical approaches and management strategies for lateral encephalocele.