GIANT ENCEPHALOCELE: SUCCESSFUL MANAGEMENT IN LIMITED-RESOURCE SETTINGS

EuroMediterranean Biomedical Journal 2026 Open access

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Authors: Mario Antunes, Damiano Pizzol, Serena Calgaro, Francesco Di Gennaro, Anna Claudia Colangelo
DOI: 10.3269/1970-5492.2019.14.26
Cited by: 2

Abstract

Encephalocele is a rarely occurring cranial congenital malformation characterized by the formation of a sac in the cranial vault and herniation of the intracranial structures, at a rate of 0.8–5 per 10,000 live births worldwide. Large size encephaloceles, especially in limited-resource settings, present several preoperative, surgical, and postoperative challenges. We report the case of a newborn presenting giant parietal encephalocele who underwent a successful surgical intervention in a limited-resource setting.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Head and Neck Surgical Oncology Spinal Dysraphism and Malformations Teratomas and Epidermoid Cysts

Publication details

Journal / source
EuroMediterranean Biomedical Journal
Publisher
PAGEPress Publications
Volume
14
Publication date
12 January 2026
Language
EN