A case report of confusing meningoencephalocele. Issue 1 (4th December 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Perrotta, Marika; Gasparroni, Giorgia; Chiavaroli, Valentina; Massimi, Luca; Cognigni, Rita; Sabatini, Laura; Topazio, Teresa; Carinci, Silvia; Sebastiani, Marianna; Mohn, Angelika; Di Valerio, Susanna
• Is Part Of: Clinical case reports. Volume 9:Issue 1(2021)
• Page Start: 109
• Page End: 112
• Publication Date: 2020-12-04
• Subjects: encephaloceles -- meningoencephalocele -- newborn -- scalp swelling; Medicine -- Periodicals; 616.09
• DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.3470
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2050-0904

Abstract

Abstract: The clinical approach plays a pivotal role in neonates with evidence of a skull mass, together with the need of monitoring unclear cases. Indeed, apparently transient alterations of the skull may be neural tube defects, which need prompt treatment. Abstract : The clinical approach plays a pivotal role in neonates with evidence of a skull mass, together with the need of monitoring unclear cases. Indeed, apparently transient alterations of the skull may be neural tube defects, which need prompt treatment.