PMC6417334_01
Large occipital encephalocoele
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We report to you a 6-month-old child who presented with the swelling in the occipital region from birth which gradually increased in size [Figure 1].
Magnetic resonance imaging showing large encephalocoele with small amount of cerebellar tissue herniating with gross hydrocephalus and cervicothoracic syrinx
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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed a large encephalocoele with small amount of neural tissue herniating into the sac with gross hydrocephalus and cervicothoracic syrinx [Figure 2].
Assistant supporting the patient's head with the giant encephalocoele as the head is positioned beyond the edge of the table for intubation
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We were able to intubate the child by placing the child's head beyond the edge of the operating table and supported by an assistant [Figure 3].