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An unusual presentation of an encephalocele to the otolaryngologist

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

C. K. Hari ,
D. G. Roblin ,
M. J. K. M. Brown  and
I. Thompson
C. K. Hari*
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Royal Gwent Hospital, Newport, Gwent, UK.
D. G. Roblin
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Royal Gwent Hospital, Newport, Gwent, UK.
M. J. K. M. Brown
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Royal Gwent Hospital, Newport, Gwent, UK.
I. Thompson
Affiliation:
Department of Histopathology, Royal Gwent Hospital, Newport, Gwent, UK.
*
Address for correspondence Mr C. K. Hari, F.R.C.S., Department of Otolaryngology, Royal Gwent Hospital, Newport, Gwent NP9 2UB. Fax: 01633 257191
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Abstract

An unusual case of encephalocele causing obstruction of the upper airway in a neonate is described. The patient presented with a large mass in the neck, which extended from the base of the skull to the level of the larynx. Although there was no evidence of a defect of the skull base, subsequent excision and histological examination confirmed an encephalocele.

Keywords

EncephaloceleAirway obstructionInfant, newborn
Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 113 , Issue 4 , April 1999 , pp. 369 - 372
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1999

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