https://scholars.lib.ntu.edu.tw/handle/123456789/434521
Title: | Sincipital encephalocele mismanaged as a facial hemangioma | Authors: | MENG-FAI KUO Wang H.-S. Chen M.-T. |
Issue Date: | 2002 | Journal Volume: | 26 | Journal Issue: | 5 | Start page/Pages: | 408-410 | Source: | Pediatric Neurology | Abstract: | A 3-month-old male infant was found to have a protruding mass with irregular contour at the root of his nose since birth. The mass protruded more when he cried. It was diagnosed and treated as a hemangioma by laser surgery in another hospital. However, the lesion recurred 1 week later. Reviewing the previous computed tomographic study of the brain, it revealed that the protruding mass communicated with the brain. Sincipital encephalocele was diagnosed, and craniotomy for excising the encephalocele and repair of the dura were undertaken successfully. We report this patient with sincipital encephalocele that was misdiagnosed and treated as a vascular malformation on the face. Fortunately, there was no complication. The authors stress the importance of accurate diagnosis of a lesion near the craniofacial junction to avoid unnecessary surgery and possible catastrophes. ? 2002 Elsevier Science Inc. All rights reserved. |
URI: | https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-0036280113&doi=10.1016%2fS0887-8994%2801%2900410-6&partnerID=40&md5=7802ca29278c2127e077b7b38288f254 https://scholars.lib.ntu.edu.tw/handle/123456789/434521 |
ISSN: | 0887-8994 | DOI: | 10.1016/S0887-8994(01)00410-6 | SDG/Keyword: | article; birth; brain; case report; clinical trial; computer assisted tomography; controlled clinical trial; controlled study; craniotomy; crying; diagnostic accuracy; diagnostic error; diagnostic procedure; differential diagnosis; dura mater; encephalocele; excision; gender; hemangioma; human; infant; laser surgery; male; nose; priority journal; recurrent disease; vascularization; Diagnosis, Differential; Diagnostic Errors; Encephalocele; Face; Hemangioma; Humans; Infant; Male |
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