An unusual presentation of an encephalocele to the otolaryngologist.
An unusual case of encephalocele causing obstruction of the upper airway in a neonate is described. The patient presented with a large mass in the neck, which extended from the base of the skull to the level of the larynx. Although there was no evidence of a defect of the skull base, subsequent excision and histological examination confirmed an encephalocele.
Hari
C K
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Department of Otolaryngology, Royal Gwent Hospital, Newport, UK.
Roblin
D G
DG
Brown
M J
MJ
Thompson
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D000402:Airway Obstruction / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D004677:Encephalocele / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D009333:Neck; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed