Spontaneous orbital meningoencephalocele and temporal encephalocele: An odd cause of proptosis and seizure, a case report and literature review
Abstract Meningoencephaloceles (MEC) of the skull base commonly result from head trauma, or congenital malformation, or may arise spontaneously due to increased intracranial pressure, leading to a bony defect and subsequent herniation of brain parenchyma. Spontaneous MEC at orbital and temporal loca...
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| author | S. El Graini H. Retal S. Habib Chorfa N. Ech-Cherif El Kettani M. Fikri M. Jiddane F. Touarsa |
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| description | Abstract Meningoencephaloceles (MEC) of the skull base commonly result from head trauma, or congenital malformation, or may arise spontaneously due to increased intracranial pressure, leading to a bony defect and subsequent herniation of brain parenchyma. Spontaneous MEC at orbital and temporal locations are rare, with only a few cases reported in the literature. Brain MRI is typically used for diagnosis, and treatment may be medical or surgical, depending on the size of the bony defect. We present an unusual case of a 69-year-old woman with spontaneous orbital and temporal MEC, resulting in proptosis, strabismus, and seizures secondary to idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH). This condition was managed medically, with a favourable outcome. This report aims to describe and analyse the case, reviewing the literature on spontaneous MEC in adult patients at different locations caused by IIH and their management, emphasizing the critical role of imaging in diagnosing this etiology. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-93acc9736c654e64951e9078aabb906e2025-01-12T12:12:42ZengSpringerOpenThe Egyptian Journal of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine2090-47622025-01-015611810.1186/s43055-024-01417-6Spontaneous orbital meningoencephalocele and temporal encephalocele: An odd cause of proptosis and seizure, a case report and literature reviewS. El Graini0H. Retal1S. Habib Chorfa2N. Ech-Cherif El Kettani3M. Fikri4M. Jiddane5F. Touarsa6Neuroradiology Department, Ibn Sina University HospitalNeuroradiology Department, Ibn Sina University HospitalNeuroradiology Department, Ibn Sina University HospitalNeuroradiology Department, Ibn Sina University HospitalNeuroradiology Department, Ibn Sina University HospitalNeuroradiology Department, Ibn Sina University HospitalNeuroradiology Department, Ibn Sina University HospitalAbstract Meningoencephaloceles (MEC) of the skull base commonly result from head trauma, or congenital malformation, or may arise spontaneously due to increased intracranial pressure, leading to a bony defect and subsequent herniation of brain parenchyma. Spontaneous MEC at orbital and temporal locations are rare, with only a few cases reported in the literature. Brain MRI is typically used for diagnosis, and treatment may be medical or surgical, depending on the size of the bony defect. We present an unusual case of a 69-year-old woman with spontaneous orbital and temporal MEC, resulting in proptosis, strabismus, and seizures secondary to idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH). This condition was managed medically, with a favourable outcome. This report aims to describe and analyse the case, reviewing the literature on spontaneous MEC in adult patients at different locations caused by IIH and their management, emphasizing the critical role of imaging in diagnosing this etiology.https://doi.org/10.1186/s43055-024-01417-6Orbital meningoencephalocelesProptosisSeizureIdiopathic Intracranial Hypertension |
| spellingShingle | S. El Graini H. Retal S. Habib Chorfa N. Ech-Cherif El Kettani M. Fikri M. Jiddane F. Touarsa Spontaneous orbital meningoencephalocele and temporal encephalocele: An odd cause of proptosis and seizure, a case report and literature review The Egyptian Journal of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine Orbital meningoencephaloceles Proptosis Seizure Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension |
| title | Spontaneous orbital meningoencephalocele and temporal encephalocele: An odd cause of proptosis and seizure, a case report and literature review |
| title_full | Spontaneous orbital meningoencephalocele and temporal encephalocele: An odd cause of proptosis and seizure, a case report and literature review |
| title_fullStr | Spontaneous orbital meningoencephalocele and temporal encephalocele: An odd cause of proptosis and seizure, a case report and literature review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Spontaneous orbital meningoencephalocele and temporal encephalocele: An odd cause of proptosis and seizure, a case report and literature review |
| title_short | Spontaneous orbital meningoencephalocele and temporal encephalocele: An odd cause of proptosis and seizure, a case report and literature review |
| title_sort | spontaneous orbital meningoencephalocele and temporal encephalocele an odd cause of proptosis and seizure a case report and literature review |
| topic | Orbital meningoencephaloceles Proptosis Seizure Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s43055-024-01417-6 |
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