Ethmoidal encephalocele and recurrent meningitis: a case report

Authors

  • Mohammad Alzayadneh UTHSC
  • Mark N Pernik Methodist university hospital, department of neurosurgery, UTHSC
  • Khalid A Alsherbini Methodist university hospital, department of neurology, UTHSC

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.58877/japaj.v2i2.49

Keywords:

Cranial Meningoencephalocele, Craniocele, Cranium Bifidum, Frontal Encephalocele, Cerebral Hernia, Encephalocele

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Published

2024-06-05

How to Cite

Alzayadneh, M., Pernik, M. N., & Alsherbini, K. A. (2024). Ethmoidal encephalocele and recurrent meningitis: a case report. JAP Academy Journal, 2(2). https://doi.org/10.58877/japaj.v2i2.49

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Case Reports and Case Series