Title: Occipital Encephalocele: A Case Report And A Review Of The Literature
Authors: D.Rizki ,A.Benamar, N.Douzi, M.B Idrissi,N. Mamouni,S.Errarhay,C. Bouchikhi, A.Banani
Volume: 9
Issue: 10
Pages: 35-37
Publication Date: 2025/10/28
Abstract:
Encephalocele is a congenital malformation characterized by the herniation of brain tissue and/or meninges through a cranial bone defect. It may occur as an isolated anomaly or within a syndromic context, such as Meckel syndrome. Prenatal diagnosis is possible through ultrasound, which identifies a cranial defect associated with a herniated sac that may appear purely cystic or contain echogenic brain tissue. Management is surgical and involves resection of dysplastic neural tissue, coagulation of the choroid plexus within the malformation, and, when feasible, preservation of viable brain tissue without compression. Prognosis is primarily determined by the volume of herniated parenchyma and the presence of associated malformations. In this report, we emphasize the particular case of occipital encephalocele, focusing on its prenatal diagnosis and therapeutic management.