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encephalocele
encephalocele Encephalocele is a condition in which brain tissue pushes out through a defect in the skull that may be present at birth or acquired later.
Encephalocele is a condition in which brain tissue pushes out through a defect in the skull that may be present at birth or acquired later. It often appears as a bulging mass, and the amount and location of the protruding tissue affect the kind and severity of neurological problems, which can include visual, developmental, and lasting motor difficulties.