Acquired parietal intradiploic encephalocele: Case report and review of the literature

Abstract

Very few cases of intradiploic encephalocele in adulthood have been reported in the literature. In our paper we describe a case of parietal intradiploic encephalocele, which presents with simple partial seizures. Preoperative imaging (CT and MRI) showed brain herniation within the intradiploic space. Diagnosis was confirmed at surgery. Postoperatively the patient recovered from his presenting symptoms.