Double encephalocele: A rare neural tube defect

Double encephalocele: A rare neural tube defect

Neural tube defects are common pediatric surgical conditions. Among them, encephalocele represents the protrusion of the brain component through the cranial defect. Double encephalocele is a rare entity, with only five cases reported in literature.We report a case of congenital double encephalocele...

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Published in:Journal of pediatric neurosciences Vol. 18; no. 1; pp. 71 - 73
Main Authors: Singh, Aditya P, Kumar, Ajay, Barolia, Dinesh K, Solanki, Narayan, Bathia, Harsha V
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Mumbai Medknow Publications & Media Pvt. Ltd 30-01-2023
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Summary:Neural tube defects are common pediatric surgical conditions. Among them, encephalocele represents the protrusion of the brain component through the cranial defect. Double encephalocele is a rare entity, with only five cases reported in literature.We report a case of congenital double encephalocele with review of literature.
ISSN:1817-1745
1998-3948
DOI:10.4103/jpn.JPN_116_21