ENCEPHALOCYSTOCELE – DIAGNOSTIC DILEMMA
*Dr. Chitrangada Singh M.B.B.S, Dr. Om Tavri M.B.B.S, M.D., Dr. Madan Manmohan M.B.B.S, M.D.
ABSTRACT
Background: Encephalocystocele is a congenital brain malformation characterized by brain herniation accompanied with extra-cranial protrusion of the ventricular system. This entity has often been overlooked and insufficiently tagged as encephalocele- wherein the management of both entities differ vastly, hence should be not misdiagnosed by radiologists. Materals and Methods: In our study we evaluated a case of polyhydramnios with gross fetal anomalies. Results: Detailed evaluation revealed herniation of the dilated ventricles into the cephalocele, on reviewing the literature encephalocystocele was diagnosed and findings were confirmed with the abortus. Conclusion: Encephalocystocele is a serious but correctable condition and requires extensive planning and major neonatal brain surgery only after detailed evaluation of the brain tissue by MRI.
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