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Figure showing the neurofibromatous lesion with extent of facial disfigurement
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The mass was extremely disfiguring and significantly interfered with his quality of life [Figures 1 and 2].
Figure showing the lesion with torticollis
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The mass was extremely disfiguring and significantly interfered with his quality of life [Figures 1 and 2].
Computed tomography scan showing the extent of bony involvement and destruction
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Computed tomography scan showed destruction of the right orbit [Figure 3].
Magnetic resonance imaging showing the lesion
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Magnetic resonance imaging showed the encephalocele protruding into the neurofibromatous mass [Figures 4 and 5].
Magnetic resonance imaging showing the lesion with encephalocele
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Magnetic resonance imaging showed the encephalocele protruding into the neurofibromatous mass [Figures 4 and 5].
Lesion showing pre-operative markings
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Redundant dura was excised and closed by double plication [Figures 6-8].
Exposure of the meningo-encephalocele
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Redundant dura was excised and closed by double plication [Figures 6-8].
Immediate postoperative photograph
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Redundant dura was excised and closed by double plication [Figures 6-8].
Patient at discharge
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Postoperatively, the patient developed meningitis, which was successfully treated with medications [Figure 9].