Muñoz-Cabas D, Hernández G, Noguera O, Núñez E, Neires L, Villasmil O

Language: Spanish
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ABSTRACT

Introduction: The EEG is possibly the most frequently Encephalocele is a protrusion of the endocranial content through a bone defect. Occipital encephalocele (OE) is the most frequent location. We present the case of a 10 days old twin newborn, obtained by caesarean delivery, who presents a mass with modified skin located in the occipital region, which measures 15 x 8 cm approximately, pediculated, non-painful, of mixed type and cystic content. At neurological examination she showed normal muscular strength with mobilization of the four limbs, normal active and passive tones, suction and Moro reflexes present, as well as normal sensitivity. We performed a cerebral angio-MRI showing an image compatible with a sacular mass in the occipital region, with cerebral tissue content, as well as abnormal arteries that protruded through the bone defect. No major venous defects were observed.

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