Neurosurgery
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Neurosurgery
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Anterior basal encephaloceles are considered a rare entity and are often associated with midline cerebral abnormalities. Those with a large skull base defect and herniation of brain parenchyma in the neonate or young infant present unique challenges for surgical management. ⋯ Basal encephaloceles are rare and complex lesions and are optimally managed within a skull base multidisciplinary team able to provide multiple approaches. Large skull base defects with brain parenchymal involvement often require a transcranial or combined transcranial-endoscopic approach.