Abstract
Encephalocele represents one end of the spectrum of open neural tube defects. We report an infant with Chiari type 3 malformation manifesting as infratorcular occipital meningoencephalocele with dermoid cyst. To our knowledge, this is the first time that this association is described. The pathogenesis, surgical treatment, prognosis and management difficulties are also being discussed.
Copyright 2010 S. Karger AG, Basel.
MeSH terms
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Arnold-Chiari Malformation / complications
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Arnold-Chiari Malformation / pathology
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Arnold-Chiari Malformation / surgery
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Cerebellar Neoplasms / complications
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Cerebellar Neoplasms / pathology*
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Cerebellar Neoplasms / surgery*
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Dermoid Cyst / complications
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Dermoid Cyst / pathology*
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Dermoid Cyst / surgery*
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Encephalocele / complications
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Encephalocele / pathology*
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Encephalocele / surgery*
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Female
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Humans
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Infant
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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Prognosis