International journal of surgery case reports · 2024
Operation of a giant occipital encephalocele in an infant: A surgical case report.
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Barzegar Hamide, Davoodi Marzieh, Pourarian Shahnaz, Reihani Hamid
Аннотация
INTRODUCTION AND IMPORTANCE: Encephalocele is a rare medical condition where certain parts of the central nervous system protrude through a skull defect, resulting in a deformity where the head size is smaller than the protrusion. This condition is relatively uncommon, and only a few cases have been reported worldwide.
CASE PRESENTATION: We present a case of a 13-day-old neonate with a giant occipital encephalocele who underwent a successful surgical intervention in a resource-limited setting.
CLINICAL DISCUSSION: The diagnosis of encephaloceles is frequently by clinical examination, although sonography could be helpful before birth. It is crucial that this patient receives immediate surgical intervention. In cases where hydrocephalus and ventriculomegaly are absent, we predict a better prognosis. The prone position is preferred in these operations, and Anesthesia is a real challenge.
CONCLUSIONS: Congenital giant occipital encephaloceles can be identified clinically shortly after birth. They cause a substantial surgical challenge due to their massive size. Surgical repair must be performed as early as possible.
CASE PRESENTATION: We present a case of a 13-day-old neonate with a giant occipital encephalocele who underwent a successful surgical intervention in a resource-limited setting.
CLINICAL DISCUSSION: The diagnosis of encephaloceles is frequently by clinical examination, although sonography could be helpful before birth. It is crucial that this patient receives immediate surgical intervention. In cases where hydrocephalus and ventriculomegaly are absent, we predict a better prognosis. The prone position is preferred in these operations, and Anesthesia is a real challenge.
CONCLUSIONS: Congenital giant occipital encephaloceles can be identified clinically shortly after birth. They cause a substantial surgical challenge due to their massive size. Surgical repair must be performed as early as possible.