A rare case of huge frontoethmoidal encephalocele projecting through mouth, with cleft palate.
Saudi J Anaesth
; 18(2): 283-285, 2024.
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ABSTRACT
Frontoethmoidal encephalocele represents protrusion of meninges and brain in a sac through a defect in the anterior skull base, mostly as swelling over the nose. Rarely it is associated with facial dysmorphism and palatal cleft. There are various perioperative concerns like airway difficulties, leaking from the swelling causing fluid and electrolyte disturbances, risk of infection, compression of the swelling causing a rise in intracranial pressure, bleeding, hypothermia, etc., In neonates, these challenges rise exponentially because of the inherent difficulties in dealing with this group of patients. Frontoethmoidal encephaloceles are common in low socioeconomic strata and are often missed in the antenatal period. We are reporting a rare case of frontoethmoidal encephalocele, with a huge swelling protruding through the cleft palate and occupying more than 50% of the face and oral cavity, making mask ventilation impossible.
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Saudi J Anaesth
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2024
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