Anterior encephalocele with subcutaneous right facial nodule - 24/08/11
Danville, Pennsylvania, and Jacksonville, Florida
Abstract |
Encephaloceles consist of heterotopic brain tissue that remains connected to the central nervous system. As such, these lesions can occur anywhere along the midline of the head, neck, and back. The clinical findings associated with an encephalocele are often cutaneous, prompting consultation with a dermatologist. Although abnormalities of the skin overlying the spinal cord are readily recognized by our specialty as markers for dysraphism, head and neck lesions may present a diagnostic challenge. We describe a case of an anterior encephalocele to increase awareness of this disorder and to emphasize the clinical findings that will assist with diagnosis. Our case is of particular interest because of the parasagittal location of the facial nodules and minimal actual midline involvement.
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This supplement is made possible through the generous support of Stiefel Laboratories for the American Academy of Dermatology. Presented as a gross and microscopic case at the Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology, Washington, DC, February 2001. Conflicts of interest: None identified. Funding sources: None. |
Vol 51 - N° 2S
P. 77-79 - août 2004 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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