a birth defect in which a sac extends from an opening in the skull
a neural tube defect of lesser severity then anencephaly
a similar sac protruding from the back at the top of the neural tube
Herniation of brain tissue through a defect in the skull
A birth defect where the brain and protective covering are found outside the baby’s skull. For more information see the Factsheet on Encephalocele.
neural tube defect affecting the skull, in which cerebral tissue protrudes through an opening in the skull.
Protrusion of the brain through a cranial fissure.
The protrusion of the brain substance through a defect in the skull.
Protrusion of a portion of the brain through the bones of the skull. (See Cranium Bifidum)
The herniation of brain meninges through a skull defect.
a birth defect that results in a hole in the skull through which brain tissue protrudes. although most babies with encephalocele do not live or are severely retarded, a few children have survived because of early surgery to correct this defect.
a defect of the skull with protrusion of brain tissue
Protrusion of the brain or part of the brain through a fissure in the bones of the skull.
Encephalocele is a neural tube defect, the cause of which is not known. There have been studies and evidence linking NTD's to folic acid. The severity of encephalocele varies, depending on the location.