Presentation
The presentation and management of the case along with and review of the relevant literature is presented. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Case presentation A 4-month-old baby boy presented to us through the pediatric emergency department following a fall from his mother's lap. [ejns.springeropen.com]
Respiratoric
- Pneumonia
The dysfunction of the lower cranial nerves often leads to worsening of neurological status from poor respiratory function and repeated aspiration pneumonia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
The surgery is advised to be done as promptly as possible to escape life threatening complications such as central nervous system (CNS) infections, respiratory distress, aspiration pneumonia, irreversible impairment of vagus nerve, and hypothermia [5] [ejns.springeropen.com]
Treatment
The age of the patient, size of the sac, pathologies that accompanied the condition, and treatments applied were assessed. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
After we carefully evaluate your baby, we tailor a treatment plan to their needs. [seattlechildrens.org]
Treatment Treatment Options: Treatment is largely supportive. Attempts at repair of retinal detachments often fail and phthisis bulbi is not uncommon. References [disorders.eyes.arizona.edu]
Prognosis
Treatment and prognosis The prognosis is variable depending on the presence of associated anomalies and presence of microcephaly (carries a much poorer prognosis). [radiopaedia.org]
Encephaloceles may be associated with brain malformations that can have an effect on the prognosis. The location of the encephalocele greatly impacts the prognosis. [lisette-samisblog.blogspot.com]
[…] may be associated with brain malformations that can have an effect on the prognosis. [chw.org]
[…] large subtorcular occipital encephalocele in neonate carries higher risk of associated hindbrain anomalies and secondary process for neurological deterioration which predict the surgical outcomes and long-term prognosis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Etiology
These lesions affect children from the low socioeconomic class, but its etiology remains poorly understood.[ 8 ] Encephaloceles can be congenital or acquired secondary to tumor, hydrocephalus or other cause.[ 9 ] Some suggest that its etiology could be [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
They are organised into groups, and further divided into clinical, etiological or histopathological sub-types. [orpha.net]
To determine the genetic etiology of ADDWOC, we performed genome-wide linkage analysis on members of the Vietnamese-American and Brazilian pedigrees. [bristol.ac.uk]
The etiology is controversial. [fetalsono.com]
Encephalocele Causes The exact etiology of this condition has not been determined by the medical experts yet. As aforementioned, the neural tube fails to close completely during fetal development, causing sac-like protrusions of the meninges. [hxbenefit.com]
Epidemiology
Aims and Objectives: To determine the epidemiological features, patterns of encephalocele, and its postsurgical results. Materials and Methods: The study was carried from year July 2012 to June 2015. [pediatricneurosciences.com]
This chapter presents our best understanding of the classification schemes, embryopathogenesis, epidemiology, management, outcomes, and prognosis for children with encephalocele. [clinicalgate.com]
Epidemiology of frontoethmoidal encephalomeningocoele in Burma. J Epidemiol Community Health. 1984; 38 :89–98. [ PMC free article ] [ PubMed ] [ Google Scholar ] 12. Bhagwati S, Mahapatra A. Pediatric Neurosurgery. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Most registries and epidemiological studies classify encephaloceles using broad categories like frontal, parietal, occipital and sphenoidal. [rarediseases.org]
Epidemiology [ edit ] Encephaloceles occur rarely, at a rate of one per 5,000 live births worldwide. [en.wikipedia.org]
Pathophysiology
Additional information is included concerning the pathophysiology and pathology of the disorders being discussed as well as basic information concerning the causative genes (when appropriate). [books.google.ro]
Prevention
Wang Y, Liu G, Canfield MA, Mai CT, Gilboa SM, Meyer RE, Anderka M, Copeland GE, Kucik JE, Nembhard WN, Kirby RS; National Birth Defects Prevention Network. [cdc.gov]
No drains: Wound dressings under slight pressure are usually sufficient to prevent subcutaneous blood collections. Scroll back to top [ispn.guide]
If brain tissue is present, it may be referred to as a meningoencephalocele. [2] When the head size or occipitofrontal circumference is smaller than the herniating sac, then it is termed as giant encephalocele. [3] Prevention [ edit ] It is recommended [en.wikipedia.org]
The IV provides fluids, medicines, nutrients, and antibiotics to prevent dehydration and infection. [nationwidechildrens.org]
Encephalocele Prevention Although the condition cannot be prevented completely, certain steps can be taken to decrease the chances of development. [hxbenefit.com]