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Congenital interparietal encephalocele with porencephlacic cyst: A case report

Berihu Tadishu1, Seare Halefom Kahsay2, Samson Yibalih2

  • 1Department of Radiology, Mekelle University, Mekele, Tigray, Ethiopia.

Radiology Case Reports
|June 11, 2025
PubMed

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A rare congenital condition, parietal encephalocele with a porencephalic cyst, was successfully treated in an infant. Surgical repair of the encephalocele and conservative management of the cyst led to a favorable outcome.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Neurosurgery
  • Congenital Malformations
  • Neuroimaging

Background:

  • Parietal encephalocele is a rare congenital defect involving brain herniation through a skull opening.
  • While isolated cases are documented, the concurrence of parietal encephalocele with a porencephalic cyst is exceptionally rare.

Observation:

  • A 45-day-old infant presented with a congenital parietal scalp swelling.
  • Neuroimaging confirmed the presence of a parietal encephalocele and an associated porencephalic cyst.

Findings:

  • Surgical repair of the parietal encephalocele resulted in a favorable clinical outcome.
  • The co-existing porencephalic cyst was managed conservatively.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the importance of thorough preoperative neuroimaging to identify and assess complex congenital brain abnormalities.
  • Effective management strategies involve surgical intervention for encephalocele and conservative approaches for associated cysts.
  • Early diagnosis and tailored treatment are crucial for favorable outcomes in infants with rare neurological malformations.

Keywords:
EncephaloceleGiantInterparietalNeural tube defectPorencephalic cyst

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