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Introduction <p>Encephalocele is a congenital malformation of the central nervous system (CNS) characterized by the protrusion of neural tissue through a cranial defect. The frontonasal variant has a reported incidence of approximately 0.8 to 3 cases per 10,000 live births, making it a rare condition.</p> Case Report <p>We present the case of a newborn girl prenatally diagnosed with a giant nasofrontal encephalocele without associated pathologies. Following complementary studies for surgical planning, she underwent surgery at 72&#xa0;h of life, performed by a multidisciplinary team, to prevent significant functional sequelae and promote normal growth and development.</p> Conclusion <p>Nasofrontal encephalocele is a rare type of neural tube defect, posing a significant challenge for the interdisciplinary&#xa0;team responsible for its management.</p>

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Giant frontonasal encephalocele: surgical considerations through a clinical case and literature review

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    2025年3月19日

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  • Gisela Pascuetín,
  • Guido Gromadzyn,
  • Yamila Basilotta Márquez,
  • Rodrigo Blanco,
  • Juan Asselborn,
  • Romina Argañaraz

摘要

Introduction

Encephalocele is a congenital malformation of the central nervous system (CNS) characterized by the protrusion of neural tissue through a cranial defect. The frontonasal variant has a reported incidence of approximately 0.8 to 3 cases per 10,000 live births, making it a rare condition.

Case Report

We present the case of a newborn girl prenatally diagnosed with a giant nasofrontal encephalocele without associated pathologies. Following complementary studies for surgical planning, she underwent surgery at 72 h of life, performed by a multidisciplinary team, to prevent significant functional sequelae and promote normal growth and development.

Conclusion

Nasofrontal encephalocele is a rare type of neural tube defect, posing a significant challenge for the interdisciplinary team responsible for its management.