Occipital encephalocele in an adult
Olumide, A.A.
Surgical Neurology 13(2): 151-153
1980
ISSN/ISBN: 0090-3019 PMID: 7355380 Document Number: 154591
Most encephaloceles are seen in children shortly after birth. An unusual case is reported in which a Nigerian male with an occipital encephalocele was first seen with this malformation at the age of 43 years. The significance of the operative findings is also discussed.
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