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What is the definition of Encephalocele?
Encephaloceles are rare neural tube defects characterized by sac-like protrusions of the brain and the membranes that cover it through openings in the skull. These defects are caused by failure of the neural tube to close completely during fetal development. The result is a groove down the midline of the upper part of the skull, or the area between the forehead and nose, or the back of the skull. When located in the back of the skull, Encephaloceles are often associated with neurological problems. Encephaloceles are usually dramatic deformities diagnosed immediately after birth; but occasionally a small Encephalocele in the nasal and forehead region can go undetected. There is a genetic component to the condition; it often occurs in families with a history of spina bifida and anencephaly in other family members.
What are the alternative names for Encephalocele?
  • Encephalocele
  • Bifid cranium
  • Cephalocele
  • Craniocele
  • Cranium bifidum
Who are the top Encephalocele Local Doctors?
Pablo Recinos
Elite in Encephalocele
Dr. Pablo Recinos
Neurosurgery
Elite in Encephalocele
Dr. Pablo Recinos
Neurosurgery

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

10201 Carnegie Avenue, 
Cleveland, OH 
866-223-8100
Experience:
24+ years
Languages Spoken:
English, Portuguese, Spanish
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Pablo Recinos is a Neurosurgery provider in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Recinos has been practicing medicine for over 24 years and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Pituitary Tumor, Cushing's disease, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Balloon Sinuplasty.

Varun Kshettry
Elite in Encephalocele
Dr. Varun Kshettry
Neurosurgery
Elite in Encephalocele
Dr. Varun Kshettry
Neurosurgery

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

10201 Carnegie Avenue, 
Cleveland, OH 
866-223-8100
Experience:
21+ years
Languages Spoken:
English
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Offers Telehealth

Varun Kshettry is a Neurosurgery provider in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Kshettry has been practicing medicine for over 21 years and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Pituitary Tumor, Encephalocele, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Balloon Sinuplasty.

 
 
 
 
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Dr. Lily C. Wong-Kisiel
Pediatrics | Neurology
Elite in Encephalocele
Dr. Lily C. Wong-Kisiel
Pediatrics | Neurology

Mayo Clinic

200 1st St Sw, 
Rochester, MN 
507-284-2511
Languages Spoken:
English
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Lily Wong-Kisiel is a Pediatrics specialist and a Neurologist in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Wong-Kisiel is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. Her top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Encephalocele, Seizures, and Cortical Dysplasia. Dr. Wong-Kisiel is currently accepting new patients.

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What are the latest Encephalocele Clinical Trials?
A Prospective Longitudinal Quality of Life Study in Patients Undergoing Endoscopic Endonasal Skull Base Surgery
A Prospective Longitudinal Quality of Life Study in Patients Undergoing Endoscopic Endonasal Skull Base Surgery
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: July 03, 2025

Summary: This is a prospective longitudinal study to access postoperative 2-year quality of life in patients who undergo endonasal endoscopic approach surgeries of the skull base.

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center