Atretic cephalocele and differential considerations: A small case series

Any posterior midline cystic or soft tissue scalp mass in an infant needs evaluation with MRI brain and MRV brain to look for intracranial extension of the lesion. One of the differential considerations is an atretic cephalocele, which can be a difficult diagnosis, especially when the cystic lesions...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Published inThe neuroradiology journal Vol. 37; no. 4; p. 518
Main Authors Whalen, Hallie, Yazbek, Sandrine
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.08.2024
Subjects
Diagnosis, Differential
Encephalocele - diagnostic imaging
Encephalocele - surgery
Female
Humans
Infant
Infant, Newborn
Magnetic Resonance Imaging - methods
Male
falcine vein
encephalocele
sinus pericranii
Atretic cephalocele
Online AccessGet more information

Cover

More Information
Summary:Any posterior midline cystic or soft tissue scalp mass in an infant needs evaluation with MRI brain and MRV brain to look for intracranial extension of the lesion. One of the differential considerations is an atretic cephalocele, which can be a difficult diagnosis, especially when the cystic lesions are small. The presence of a small calvarial defect adjacent to the cystic mass and a persistent primitive falcine vein, which points towards the cystic mass, are imaging clues to this diagnosis. Correct diagnosis is needed prior to surgical resection to avoid potentially serious postoperative complications.
ISSN:2385-1996
DOI:10.1177/19714009231212367