Occipital encephalocele

Case contributed by Rahmoun Fateh
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Newborn with occipital mass.

Patient Data

Age: Neonate
Gender: Female
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There is a defect in the occipital bone through which herniation of intracranial (brain) content is seen, in keeping with occipital encephalocele. Marked ventriculomegaly is also noted.

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