About The Medical Condition Encephalocele

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Encephalocele

Encephalocele Medical Condition Defined & Explained
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What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Encephalocele?

Cerebral tissue herniation through a congenital or acquired defect in the skull. The majority of congenital encephaloceles occur in the occipital or frontal regions. Clinical features include a protuberant mass that may be pulsatile. The quantity and location of protruding neural tissue determines the type and degree of neurologic deficit. Visual defects, psychomotor developmental delay, and persistent motor deficits frequently occur.

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