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Double Encephalocele: An Unusual Presentation.

Authors :
Yhoshu E
Dash V
Bawa M
Source :
Journal of pediatric neurosciences [J Pediatr Neurosci] 2018 Apr-Jun; Vol. 13 (2), pp. 264-266.
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

The occurrence of multiple neural tube defects in a single patient is rare; the cases reported in the past are mostly of thoracic and lumbosacral region. Double occipital encephaloceles are rare; only four cases have been reported till date. Here we report a case of double encephalocele-one in the vertex and the other in the occiput, and a literature study on similar reports.<br />Competing Interests: There are no conflicts of interest.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1817-1745
Volume :
13
Issue :
2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Journal of pediatric neurosciences
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
30090153
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.4103/jpn.JPN_22_18