Spontaneous transethmoidal meningoencephalocele presenting in the form of recurrent unilateral nasal discharge: discussion of the diagnosis and endoscopic surgical management.

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serval:BIB_80FFAAF6005B
Type
Article: article from journal or magazin.
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Publications
Institution
Title
Spontaneous transethmoidal meningoencephalocele presenting in the form of recurrent unilateral nasal discharge: discussion of the diagnosis and endoscopic surgical management.
Journal
BMJ case reports
Author(s)
Hallak B., Kurzbuch A.R., Fournier J.Y., Bouayed S.
ISSN
1757-790X (Electronic)
ISSN-L
1757-790X
Publication state
Published
Issued date
13/05/2020
Peer-reviewed
Oui
Volume
13
Number
5
Language
english
Notes
Publication types: Case Reports ; Journal Article
Publication Status: epublish
Abstract
Meningoencephaloceles of the skull base most commonly occur as a sequela of head trauma or they can more rarely be congenital malformations. Several types of encephalocele exist depending on anatomic features and localisation. Clinical presentation and symptoms can vary. Different methods of management and repair of the concurring skull base defects have been described and ranging vary from endoscopic to open surgical approaches. We report the case of a 56-year-old Caucasian woman with the diagnosis of right sided spontaneous transethmoidal meninoencephalocele. Clinical presentation of this rare pathology, methods of diagnostic and management and its outcome are presented. Spontaneous skull base meningoencephaloceles are rare entities, without clear underlying etiologies. Multidisciplinary management is recommended. The transnasal endoscopic approach provides a wide skull base exposure with more advantages and less morbidity in comparison with the conventional open approach.
Keywords
Encephalocele/diagnostic imaging, Encephalocele/surgery, Endoscopy, Ethmoid Bone, Female, Humans, Meningocele/diagnostic imaging, Meningocele/surgery, Middle Aged, Rhinorrhea/diagnostic imaging, Rhinorrhea/surgery, Skull Base/abnormalities, Skull Base/diagnostic imaging, Skull Base/surgery, ear, nose and throat, head and neck surgery, headache (including migraines)
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Web of science
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Yes
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