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(Q01.2) Occipital encephalocele
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26 067 in individuals diagnosis occipital encephalocele confirmed
2 064 deaths with diagnosis occipital encephalocele
8% mortality rate associated with the disease occipital encephalocele
Diagnosis occipital encephalocele is diagnosed Men are 5.43% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis occipital encephalocele
900 (6.5 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis occipital encephalocele
1 164 (9.4 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease occipital encephalocele - Men and Women aged 0
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-24, 30-39, 65-74
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 25-29, 40-64, 75-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 20-24, 65-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-19, 25-64
Disease Features occipital encephalocele
Absence or low individual and public risk
Occipital encephalocele - what does this mean
Occipital encephalocele is a rare birth defect in which a portion of the brain and the covering of the brain (meninges) protrude through an opening in the back of the skull, usually near the base. it is caused by a defect in the closure of the neural tube during early fetal development.
What happens during the disease - occipital encephalocele
Occipital encephalocele is a congenital defect that occurs when the neural tube does not close completely during development in the womb, allowing parts of the brain and the membranes that cover it to protrude through a gap in the skull at the back of the head. this defect is caused by a failure of the neural tube to close properly during early fetal development, resulting in the herniation of the brain and its covering membranes through a bony defect in the occipital bone.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Cranial CT scan
- MRI scan
- Neuroimaging studies
- Neurological examination
- Ultrasound
- Fetal echocardiogram
- Genetic testing
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal: To reduce the size of the encephalocele and prevent further complications.
- Surgery to reduce the size of the encephalocele
- Administering antibiotics to prevent infection
- Regular monitoring of the patient to detect any changes in the size of the encephalocele
- Provide physical and occupational therapy to help improve the patient’s quality of life
- Provide nutrition and vitamin supplements to strengthen the patient’s immune system
- Provide psychological support to help the patient cope with the condition
16 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Occipital encephalocele - Prevention
The best way to prevent occipital encephalocele is to ensure that pregnant women receive proper pre-natal care and nutrition, and that any birth defects are detected and treated early. additionally, women who are at risk of having a baby with an occipital encephalocele should be monitored closely during pregnancy.