Encephalocele/Meningocele
An encephalocele is a region of herniated brain. The term meningocele refers to herniated dura (covering of the brain).
Diagnosis for Encephalocele/Meningocele
Diagnosis of encephalocele or meningocele is made based on clinical suspicion arising from the patient’s history, physical exam, and symptoms. MRI is the study of choice to evaluate an encephalocele or meningocele. The diagnosis can also be made by direct visualization during surgery in the affected area.
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About Dr. Prasad
Dr. Sanjay Prasad MD FACS is a board certified physician and surgeon with over thirty-two years of sub-specialty experience in Otology, Neurotology, advanced head and neck oncologic surgery, and cranial base surgery. He is chief surgeon and founder of the private practice, Metropolitan NeuroEar Group, located in the metropolitan Washington D.C. area.