We present a full-term newborn infant who suffered from immediate postpartum severe respiratory distress. The infant had an inspiratory stridor as a result of a swelling of the soft palate, extending from the roof of the nasopharynx. Transoral endotracheal intubation resulted in normal saturation levels. Histologic examination after an open biopsy showed mature neuroglial tissue. Radiology demo...

We present a full-term newborn infant who suffered from immediate postpartum severe respiratory distress. The infant had an inspiratory stridor as a result of a swelling of the soft palate, extending from the roof of the nasopharynx. Transoral endotracheal intubation resulted in normal saturation levels. Histologic examination after an open biopsy showed mature neuroglial tissue. Radiology demo...

Giant occipital encephaloceles are rare lesions. Because of their enormous size they pose a surgical challenge. Herein we report a four months old female baby who presented with progressively increasing swelling over the occipital region. This swelling was present since birth. Surgery was planned to reduce the size of the swelling as well as its contents. The redundant sac was excised and reduc...

Abstract Background Encephaloceles refer to the herniation of intracranial contents through defect in dura and calvarium. This article aims equip radiologists with all necessary information approach a case encephalocele systematic manner report an organized format. Thus reduce reporting time without overlooking any detail. Main text An extensive literature review was performed searching standar...

BACKGROUND Giant encephalocele is a rare condition and few published reports are available in the English literature. It is a challenge to neurosurgeons, even today. This series consists of 14 patients with giant encephaloceles treated at our institute. MATERIAL AND OBSERVATION Over a period of 8 years, from 2002 to 2009, 110 patients with encephaloceles were managed at our institute. Amongst...

To cite: Chandran S, Raturi S, Pillay HM, et al. BMJ Case Rep Published online: [please include Day Month Year] doi:10.1136/ bcr-2013-201426 DESCRIPTION A full-term male baby was born to nonconsanguineous parents. At birth his growth parameters were appropriate for age. On examination he had hypertelorism, broad nasal root and a cleft lip. Cranial ultrasound at birth was grossly normal except f...