Congenital meningoencephalocele
Congenital meningoencephalocele is a herniation of brain and meninges through a skull base defect.
It is a type of encephalocele.
It may result not only in neural defects, sensorimotor deficits, neurological morbidities, visual impairment, impaired nasal function, and a potential risk of intracranial infection. Goals of surgery include removal or repositioning of nonfunctional cerebral tissue, closure of the dura, and reconstruction of skeletal and cutaneous structures.
There are two main types of meningoencephalocele, which are named according to the location of the sac.
The occipital type is located at the occipital bone.