A case report of confusing meningoencephalocele

Clin Case Rep. 2020 Dec 4;9(1):109-112. doi: 10.1002/ccr3.3470. eCollection 2021 Jan.

Abstract

The clinical approach plays a pivotal role in neonates with evidence of a skull mass, together with the need of monitoring unclear cases. Indeed, apparently transient alterations of the skull may be neural tube defects, which need prompt treatment.

Keywords: encephaloceles; meningoencephalocele; newborn; scalp swelling.

Publication types

  • Case Reports